Democrats Introduce Bill To Abolish ICE And Border Patrol
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Rep. Delia Ramirez, an Illinois Democrat, has introduced legislation that would abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol while dismantling the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The proposal, introduced ahead of the November midterm elections, would replace DHS with a new federal agency called the Department of Community Safety. Certain responsibilities currently handled by DHS would be transferred to other federal agencies.
The legislation has three Democratic co-sponsors and has drawn opposition from Republicans, who argue that eliminating federal immigration enforcement agencies would undermine border security.
Supporters of the proposal have called for restructuring the nation's immigration enforcement system and changing how the federal government approaches public safety.
The legislation faces significant obstacles in Congress, where it would need sufficient support in both chambers before reaching President Donald Trump's desk.
The proposal comes as immigration enforcement and border security remain major issues in the weeks leading up to the midterm elections.
The proposal, introduced ahead of the November midterm elections, would replace DHS with a new federal agency called the Department of Community Safety. Certain responsibilities currently handled by DHS would be transferred to other federal agencies.
The legislation has three Democratic co-sponsors and has drawn opposition from Republicans, who argue that eliminating federal immigration enforcement agencies would undermine border security.
Supporters of the proposal have called for restructuring the nation's immigration enforcement system and changing how the federal government approaches public safety.
The legislation faces significant obstacles in Congress, where it would need sufficient support in both chambers before reaching President Donald Trump's desk.
The proposal comes as immigration enforcement and border security remain major issues in the weeks leading up to the midterm elections.
