Rep. Ed Case Calls for ICE Reform, Cites 'Unacceptable' and 'Un-American' Actions

Criticism of ICE Actions

• 💡 Representative Ed Case condemns the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), citing brutality, death, and fear.
• ⚠️ He shares an anecdote of a state senator in his district who fears speaking to constituents without a passport, calling this situation 'unacceptable' and 'un-American.'

Call for ICE Reform and Funding

• 🎯 Case argues that ICE must be reformed, and until it is, neither ICE nor the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) should be fully funded.
• 🔑 The proposed measure focuses on ICE reform and gives the administration 10 days to work towards it.
• 💰 If reforms are not made, the bill would withhold funding from DHS.

Broader Funding Implications

• 📊 The bill also funds 70% of the federal government, including critical areas like defense, federal courts, Social Security, Foreign Affairs, and transportation (FAA).
• ⚠️ Operating on continuing resolutions for 16 months has crippled the defense department, posing a national security risk by preventing new programs, modernization, and flexibility.
• 🤝 The bill aims to provide continued security assistance to allies and fund initiatives like the countering PRC influence fund.

Support for Federal Workers

• 🛠️ The measure assures federal workers across various agencies, including FEMA, Homeland Security Investigations, Customs and Border Protection, and TSA, that they will continue to be paid.
• 😥 Case acknowledges the uncertainty these employees face but emphasizes the critical need for ICE reform for the country's well-being.