Madison Sheahan, ICE’s No. 2 Official and a Trump Ally, Leaves to Run for House in Ohio
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Madison D. Sheahan, deputy director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is leaving her post to run as a Republican against Democratic Representative Marcy Kaptur in Ohio.
- Sheahan identifies as a "Trump conservative" and emphasizes her role in enforcing the president’s immigration deportation policies.
- The immigration crackdown remains a contentious issue in the midterm elections, with public opinion divided on ICE's impact on community safety.
- A recent CNN poll found that 51% of Americans believe ICE enforcement actions make cities less safe, while 31% feel safer.
- The fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer has sparked nationwide protests and intensified calls from some Democrats to abolish ICE and impeach the homeland
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