General Discussion

I question the framing of it.

Reform is a wonky and stentorian term that cedes ethical absolutes.

We don't talk in terms of "government sanctioned murder reform".

So, though I know it isn't happening, I'd have preferred Sen. Schumer not frame this as reforms of policy, but as a moral and ethical red line that cannot ever again be crossed.

I, like you, are in the abolish ICE camp. And you are quite correct that abolishing ICE can look like some very deep cutting reforms. At the end of the day, though, the outcome is quality control.

If I were in Schumer's shoes, I'd not talk about reform. I'd talk about stopping murder.

Also, I'd be willing to use my position to control the news cycle - i.e. resign in protest from leadership and/or the Senate to stand with the citizens of Minneapolis. I realize there are diminishing returns on that one, but I am so tired of Sen. Schumer's reflexive need to be at the center of a conversation while saying absolutely nothing.