--- title: "DNC approves competing resolutions to abolish or reform ICE" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/dnc-approves-competing-resolutions-to-abolish-or-reform-ice" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/dnc-approves-competing-resolutions-to-abolish-or-reform-ice" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/dnc-approves-competing-resolutions-to-abolish-or-reform-ice.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/dnc-approves-competing-resolutions-to-abolish-or-reform-ice" category: "Politics" area: "United States" published: "2026-08-15T21:05:24.804Z" source_reported: "2026-08-15T20:13:49.000Z" updated: "2026-08-15T21:05:24.804Z" trust_score: 86 critic_score: 95 hype_score: 15 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-08-15T21:00:13.368603+00:00" --- # DNC approves competing resolutions to abolish or reform ICE *Party members at summer meeting in Austin back duelling measures ahead of midterm elections* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 86 of 100, higher is better. Trust score 86 because multiple named sources, a poll dataset, and two independent outlets corroborate the DNC vote. - Craft 95 of 100, higher is better. Critic score 95 as article explains relevance, quotes participants, separates facts, and outlines next steps. - Hype 15 of 100, lower is better. Hype score 15 with measured language and no sensationalist headline. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - The Democratic National Committee approved two resolutions at its summer meeting in Austin, Texas: one to abolish ICE and another to reform it. - Michele Johnson, a DNC member from Louisiana, proposed the resolution to abolish ICE, citing the need for the party to take a clear position. - A poll by the Associated Press-NORC Center found 39% of U.S. adults approve of President Trump’s performance on immigration, down from 49% at the start of his second term. - The votes are not binding and do not set the party’s 2028 platform, but signal divisions ahead of the midterm elections. The Democratic National Committee approved two competing resolutions on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at its summer meeting in Austin, Texas on 15 August 2026. One resolution calls for the abolition of ICE, while the other demands its reform. The votes were not binding and do not determine the party’s 2028 platform, but reflect internal disagreement on immigration policy ahead of the midterm elections. Michele Johnson, a DNC member from Louisiana, proposed the resolution to abolish ICE. She argued that the party’s reluctance to take a clear position had eroded public trust. Yvonne Reeves-Chong, another DNC member, opposed the measure, warning it would alienate some voters. DNC Chairman Ken Martin said the votes showed unified opposition to the Trump administration’s immigration policies, even as the party remained divided on how to change them. A poll by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, released earlier in August, found that 39% of U.S. adults approve of President Trump’s handling of immigration, down from 49% at the start of his second term. The survey also showed immigration remained a stronger issue for Trump than the economy or Iran, even after three fatal encounters with ICE in July. ## What the coverage left out None of the centre-rated digests mentioned the Associated Press-NORC poll showing 39% approval for President Trump’s immigration performance. The right-rated digest did not name the DNC members who proposed or opposed the abolition resolution. ## Who covered it Shares of the 13 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 39% (5) - Centre: 53% (7) - Right: 8% (1) 1 of 14 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-08-15T21:00:13.368603+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-08-15T21:15:50.715Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated digests and reports led on the internal division within the Democratic Party over ICE. The Associated Press and Hindustan Times, whose full reports were published, both quoted Michele Johnson’s call for the party to take a clear position. The AP report included Johnson’s criticism that Democrats sounded “focus group tested” and “poll tested” rather than decisive. The left-rated digests carried the names of the two DNC members who proposed and opposed the abolition resolution, and the poll finding that 39% of U.S. adults approve of Trump’s immigration performance. ### Centre - The centre-rated digests led on the approval of the two competing resolutions and the broader opposition to Trump’s immigration policies. The Hindustan Times full report, rated centre, quoted DNC Chairman Ken Martin’s statement that Democrats were united in their opposition to ICE’s current operations. The centre digests carried the names of the resolutions and the fact that the votes were not binding, but none mentioned the poll showing Trump’s approval rating on immigration. ### Right - The single right-rated digest, from the Washington Times, led on the passage of the duelling resolutions and framed it as a clash between the party’s establishment and insurgent factions. It did not name Michele Johnson, Yvonne Reeves-Chong, or the poll showing Trump’s approval rating on immigration. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 2 - high: 9 - unknown: 2 - veryHigh: 1 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Washington Times](https://washingtontimes.com/news/2026/aug/15/dnc-passes-dueling-ice-resolutions-establishment-insurgents-clash) — DNC passes dueling ICE resolutions as establishment, insurgents clash - [WFMZ](https://wfmz.com/news/ap/ap-spanish/dem-cratas-aprueban-dos-mensajes-distintos-uno-para-abolir-el-ice-otro-para-reformarlo/article_e5b76525-c939-5933-acaa-827bdc6b7abb.html) — Democrats Approve Two Different Messages: One to Abolish ICE, One to Reform It - [Independent Español](https://independentespanol.com/noticias/eeuu/democratas-aprueban-dos-mensajes-distintos-uno-para-abolir-el-ice-otro-para-reformarlo-b3033682.html) — Democrats Approve Two Different Messages: One to Abolish ICE, One to Reform It - [Washington Top News](https://wtop.com/national/2026/08/democrats-disagree-over-abolishing-or-reforming-ice-at-dnc-meeting) — Democrats disagree over abolishing or reforming ICE at DNC meeting - [Hindustan Times](https://hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/democrats-disagree-over-abolishing-or-reforming-ice-at-dnc-meeting-101786819863085.html) — Democrats disagree over abolishing or reforming ICE at DNC meeting - [WBAL](https://wbal.com/democrats-disagree-over-abolishing-or-reforming-ice-at-dnc-meeting) — Democrats disagree over abolishing or reforming ICE at DNC meeting - [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/news/world/united-states/democrats-disagree-over-abolishing-or-reforming-ice-at-dnc-meeting/article_caf99acf-9dbe-59d5-9fd2-040755346d8e.html) — Democrats disagree over abolishing or reforming ICE at DNC meeting - [The Seattle Times](https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/democrats-disagree-over-abolishing-or-reforming-ice-at-dnc-meeting) — Democrats disagree over abolishing or reforming ICE at DNC meeting - [Associated Press News](https://apnews.com/article/democrats-dnc-2028-primary-immigration-ice-106d35d404491c87b4f3a64b4119677e) — Democrats disagree over abolishing or reforming ICE at DNC meeting - [WKMG](https://clickorlando.com/news/politics/2026/08/15/democrats-disagree-over-abolishing-or-reforming-ice-at-dnc-meeting) — Democrats disagree over abolishing or reforming ICE at DNC meeting - [Political Wire](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/15/dnc-passes-rival-resolutions-on-ice) — DNC Passes Rival Resolutions On ICE - [The Hamilton Spectator](https://thespec.com/news/world/united-states/democrats-disagree-over-abolishing-or-reforming-ice-at-dnc-meeting/article_1b1777df-2dd0-5d10-9039-2f1e242ef4d4.html) — Democrats disagree over abolishing or reforming ICE at DNC meeting - [The Record](https://therecord.com/news/world/united-states/democrats-disagree-over-abolishing-or-reforming-ice-at-dnc-meeting/article_fffe5a3f-1443-5c02-b42a-d77378d6e378.html) — Democrats disagree over abolishing or reforming ICE at DNC meeting - [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/08/15/democrats-disagree-over-abolishing-or-reforming-ice-at-dnc-meeting) — Democrats disagree over abolishing or reforming ICE at DNC meeting ## Questions **What resolutions did the DNC approve on ICE?** The Democratic National Committee approved two resolutions at its summer meeting in Austin, Texas: one calling for the abolition of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and another demanding its reform. The votes are not binding and do not set the party’s 2028 platform. **Who proposed the resolution to abolish ICE?** Michele Johnson, a DNC member from Louisiana, proposed the resolution to abolish ICE. She argued that the party needed to take a clear position rather than sounding “focus group tested” or “poll tested,” as reported by the Associated Press. **What does the public think of President Trump’s immigration performance?** A poll by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 39% of U.S. adults approve of President Trump’s performance on immigration, down from 49% at the start of his second term. The survey was released in August 2026. **Are the DNC’s votes on ICE binding?** No, the votes are not binding and do not determine the party’s 2028 platform. They reflect internal disagreement on immigration policy ahead of the midterm elections, as reported by the Associated Press and Hindustan Times. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. 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