# Talarico rally warmup act calls for abolishing ICE, contrasting Senate hopeful’s message

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/talarico-rally-warmup-act-calls-for-abolishing-ice-contrasting-senate-hopefuls-message/
- Published: 2026-10-28T14:36:22+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T04:16:43+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/talarico-rally-warmup-act-calls-abolishing-ice-contrasting-senate-hopefuls-message
- Topics: Americas, Elections, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Malik Williams called to abolish ICE at a Talarico rally.
- Talarico has given differing descriptions of his position.
- Polls show divided views nationally and in Texas.

## Summary

Democratic Texas state legislative candidate Malik Williams used a rally introduction for US Senate hopeful James Talarico to call for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), legalising cannabis and taxing the rich. His remarks contrasted with Talarico’s recent campaign position, as the Democrat seeks to compete in a state that has historically favoured Republicans.

At a CNN town hall, Talarico said he did not want to abolish ICE and argued the agency was needed, while criticising its recent conduct. In a January primary debate, however, he called to “tear down” ICE and replace it, and also urged Congress to question agents about enforcement actions. A July YouGov/The Economist poll found 67% of Republicans strongly opposed abolishing ICE, while 48% of Americans overall supported it; a February Texas poll found 42% viewed the agency favourably and 47% unfavourably.

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