Ex-ICE Director: We need leadership 'desperately' right now to bring peace

Immigration Policy & Political Landscape - Escalating violence against ICE officers is a horrific situation [1] - Immigration reform is needed, and politicians should be held accountable for failing to address immigration issues in good faith [4][5] - Divisive rhetoric from both sides has tragic consequences [6][7] - Both sides have failed in their responsibilities to solve the serious problem facing the American nation [13] - Immigration has become so politically charged that there is not a desire from any lawmakers to truly solve it [16] ICE & Immigration - ICE is a very important national security agency and public service agency [14] - The majority of ICE officers are good, hardworking people [14] - Immigrants who are in this country just to try to make a living and feed their families should not be demeaned and reviled [15] Call for Unity & Leadership - The administration from the very top should bring a message of peace and unity for this country on this very divisive issue [10] - Leadership is lacking and desperately needed [10][11]