Lawmakers press for ICE reforms as Rules Committee considers Homeland Security funding
Multiple members demanded stronger accountability for ICE in H.R. 71,147, citing recent deaths in custody, requests for body‑worn camera requirements and proposed prohibitions on detaining U.S. citizens. Democrats offered amendments to strip funds or impose oversight; Republican members defended ICE's role in removing dangerous criminals.
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Members of the Rules Committee used the appropriations hearing to press detailed questions about the Homeland Security title and funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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