Chicagoans name snowplow ‘Abolish ICE’ in annual contest

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By JOHN O’CONNORFebruary 24, 2026 at 12:23 AM

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In Chicago's annual "You Name a Snowplow" contest, the winning name was "Abolish ICE." The selection is seen as a political statement against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, particularly after increased ICE activity in Chicago in the fall of the previous year. The "Operation Midway Blitz" led to numerous arrests and protests within the city. Despite the controversial nature of the name, it was the clear favorite among voters. Other winning names in the contest included references to pop culture figures like Stephen Colbert and the Pope, as well as local icons. The contest, now in its fourth year, reflects Chicagoans' creativity and civic engagement.

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Nashville 30% Minnesota 30% Department of Homeland Security 50% Brandon Johnson 60% Operation Midway Blitz 65% Donald Trump 70% Chicago ×780% Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ×485% Abolish ICE ×590%

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