# ‘The Odyssey’ actor John Leguizamo demands Democrats ‘abolish ICE,’ shut down detention centers

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-odyssey-actor-john-leguizamo-demands-democrats-abolish-ice-shut-down-detention-centers/
- Published: 2026-11-15T20:25:07+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T21:26:46+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/media/odyssey-actor-john-leguizamo-demands-democrats-abolish-ice-shut-down-detention-centers
- Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Leguizamo wants Democrats to abolish ICE and close detention centres.
- His agenda covers immigration, healthcare, economic policy and government reform.
- Democratic lawmakers differ over cutting ICE funding.

## Summary

John Leguizamo has urged Democrats to abolish ICE and close immigration detention centres as part of a broad agenda for the next Congress. His social media video also called for immigration reform, protecting sanctuary cities and ending family separation, alongside proposals on healthcare, abortion rights and transgender rights.

Leguizamo’s list includes a $20 federal minimum wage, a billionaire wealth tax, paid maternity leave and limits on credit card interest rates. Some Democratic lawmakers have proposed legislation to end immigration detention, including the Melt ICE Act, which would terminate existing detention contracts within two years; support for cutting ICE funding is not universal among Democrats. Leguizamo also called for new party leadership, changes to presidential powers and Supreme Court term limits.

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