The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is set to unveil an updated policy platform next week that includes eliminating the U.S. Senate and replacing the president and Supreme Court with an executive and judiciary chosen by Congress. The proposed changes would also include amnesty for all immigrants and defunding the Department of War.
The DSA's current platform calls for an immediate end to deportations, free migration between countries without restrictive immigration controls, and extending full voting rights to people with criminal convictions and noncitizens. The group has gained political influence in recent years, with several of its members winning electoral victories and defeating establishment Democratic figures.
The DSA has endorsed prominent figures such as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who defeated former Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo in 2025. The group's growing momentum has led to speculation about its influence within the Democratic Party.
The proposed changes to the U.S. political system would represent a significant departure from the current structure. The elimination of the Senate would remove the upper chamber's role in legislative and executive oversight, while replacing the president and Supreme Court with entities chosen by Congress would centralize power within the legislative branch. The proposed amnesty for all immigrants and defunding of the Department of War would also represent major policy shifts.