Progressive Democrat Who Campaigned Against ICE Tops NJ Primary, Eyes November Victory
In a significant boost for progressive advocates and anti-ICE activists, Rep. Analilia Mejia has secured her spot on the November ballot after winning New Jersey’s Democratic primary. Her victory comes amid growing national attention for her outspoken support of abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and her vocal criticism of former President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Mejia, who first gained prominence during a special election earlier this year, demonstrated her grassroots appeal among voters eager for more progressive leadership on immigrant rights and criminal justice reform. Her campaign was notably marked by her alignment with “Abolish ICE” activists, a movement












