Why "Abolish ICE" is the Only Solution with Suraj Patel

EPISODE · Feb 22, 2026 · 51 MIN

Why "Abolish ICE" is the Only Solution with Suraj Patel

from Pretty Furious · host Maggie Gehlsen-Burnett and Mallory Hagan

On this week’s episode of Pretty Furious, Maggie Gehlsen-Burnett and Mallory Hagan sit down with Suraj Patel to discuss the history of ICE, what people misunderstand about immigration, and his hopes for the America we all deserve. Suraj Patel is an attorney, business leader, and business ethics lecturer at NYU. He formerly served under the Obama Administration. * Follow us on Instagram* Follow us on TikTok* Follow us on Substack* Subscribe on YouTube* Spotify* Apple PodcastsBe sure to give our podcast network, The Siren, a follow!Chapters List:00:00 Introduction and Current Events12:47 The History of Immigration Enforcement18:39 The Evolution of Immigration Policy26:31 Redefining American Patriotism and Immigration29:54 Understanding the Divide on Immigration Views35:27 Reforming Immigration: A Call for Change42:47 Engaging Locally: Actions for Immigration Reform48:26 The Economic Argument for Immigration ReformProducts of the Week:Shape Tape Creamy ConcealerSoft Swerve Barrier Restore Cream This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit prettyfuriouspod.substack.com/subscribe

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