ICE Must Be Abolished. Can Truth and Reconciliation Follow?

Jan. 15, 2026, Minneapolis, Minn. Protesters engaged in a standoff with ICE and Border Patrol agents at 1 Federal Drive, headquarters of ICE near MSP airport. Credit: Reuters/Holden Smith.

In response to the crisis of mass deportation, faith leaders and clergy are taking a moral stand. Whether it’s clergy protesting in Minnesota or faith-based mutual aid networks dedicated to assisting immigrant communities, people of faith are fighting against injustice. What comes next? What demands can Christian leaders make to shape our collective response beyond immediate protest and protection?

A framework for real justice going forward has three parts: Abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement and related agencies; welcoming immigrants through immigration law that includes rather than excludes; and participating in truth and reconciliation work, which may take various forms—including national or local truth commissions.

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