Ben Cohen

Ben & Jerry’s Founder Calls for ICE to Be Defunded, Disbanded

Following the shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s, called for the defunding and disbanding of ICE, citing the events as evidence of systematic cruelty. In a social media post, Cohen stated that he had been intending to create an ice cream in memorial of Good, but changed his mind following Pretti’s death. Cohen highlighted the relatively recent founding of ICE, advocating for a return to the pre-2001 system, sparking mixed reactions on social media. This response has come amid broader public outcry and political battles surrounding ICE’s authority, including debates over government funding and potential impeachment efforts.

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