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Texas Congresswoman on ICE Tactics, Voter Rolls, and Stock Trading

WFAAJanuary 31, 202612 min201 views
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ICE Tactics and Accountability

  • ⚠️ ICE terrorizing citizens in Minnesota is described as unacceptable, with masked men allegedly executing American citizens.
  • ⚖️ The debate over deporting individuals before conviction is highlighted, focusing on due process rights and the distinction between allegations and convictions.
  • 🏛️ Congresswoman Johnson is demanding accountability from ICE, CBP, and USCIS heads, emphasizing that Congress controls the purse strings and agencies must report to them.
  • 🎯 A call for complete deescalation of ICE personnel from cities is made, advocating for a return to focusing on core missions at ports of entry.

Voter Roll Extortion Allegations

  • 🗳️ An outrageous letter from Attorney General Pam Bondi is criticized for allegedly extorting voter rolls in exchange for withdrawing federal agents.
  • 🚩 This action is framed as an unconscionable, undemocratic abuse of power and a brazen violation of constitutional rights, potentially aimed at canceling voter registrations.
  • 🚫 The FBI and Pam Bondi are accused of having no reason to access Texas voter rolls, calling Greg Abbott's actions a betrayal of Texans' trust.

Funding DHS and Political Concerns

  • 💰 Democrats in the Senate are reportedly withholding funding for DHS until changes occur, with demands including unmasking and body cameras.
  • 🛑 Congresswoman Johnson believes the entire ICE effort needs to be scaled back, with personnel terminated and programs ceased, rather than funded in their current state.
  • 📉 While emergency funding might allow ICE and CBP to continue in the short term, a lack of appropriations bill would have broader long-term implications.
  • 🗣️ Despite concerns about Republicans using the
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