Pence Defends ICE as Democrats Call to Abolish Agency

Vice President Mike Pence delivers remarks at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters in Washington on July 6, 2018. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

WASHINGTON—Vice President Mike Pence told staff at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that the administration backs the agency “100 percent,” during a speech on July 6.

Pence denounced recent Democrat calls to abolish the agency, saying, “I want to make it clear to all of you and all of those looking on: Under President Donald Trump, we will never abolish ICE.”