In recent months, far-right parties and politicians across Europe have been pushing for the establishment of police units similar to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This movement has sparked significant controversy due to the intense criticism that ICE has faced in the United States, particularly following incidents involving the deaths of U.S. citizens connected to ICE operations, which have been criticized for their aggressive deportation policies championed during the Trump administration.

The Bavarian branch of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the Belgian party Vlaams Belang are leading this charge, seeking to create similar forces to handle immigration enforcement. In Bavaria, the AfD announced plans to propose legislation in the regional parliament aiming at establishing a dedicated police unit focused on the deportation of irregular migrants. This initiative is notable as it aligns with the broader trend among far-right parties in various European countries to adopt stricter immigration control measures, which they argue are necessary to protect national security and sovereignty.

The push for European counterparts to ICE raises implications for human rights and the treatment of migrants across the continent. As these parties gain traction, concerns are raised about the potential normalization of hardline immigration policies. The growing influence of far-right ideologies in Europe suggests a shifting political landscape where harsher immigration enforcement becomes a focal point, invoking parallels to the controversial methods employed by ICE in the U.S. and igniting further debate on how societies should approach immigration within their borders.