Landsman Statement on Vote Against Department of Homeland Security Bill

<p><strong><em>Cincinnati, OH</em></strong><em>&nbsp;– Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) released the following statement after voting against a U.S. Department of Homeland Security funding bill:</em></p>

<p>Trump’s approach to ICE has become a legitimate public safety threat to Americans.</p>

<p>I’m a public safety guy and believe that people have two basic expectations for their leaders: focus on the economy and keep us safe.</p>

<p>In Minneapolis, ICE has incited chaos. They murdered Renee Good, they tear gassed an infant, and they shut down schools.</p>

<p>The situation is dangerous and deadly. And because the Administration is doubling down on this chaos, it’s going to get more dangerous and deadly.</p>

<p>ICE needs to withdraw from Minneapolis immediately and the Administration must pursue comprehensive fixes to keep Americans safe.</p>

<p>One key fix is to work with local law enforcement and follow their lead. These are their towns and they should be in charge. That will keep Americans safe.</p>

<p>We offered an <a href="https://amendments-rules.house.gov/amendments/LANDSM_056_xml260121121230979.pdf?_gl=1*jczy02*_ga*NjU1ODEyMzY5LjE3NjkwMzM2OTQ.*_ga_N4RTJ5D08B*czE3NjkxMTUyMDIkbzMkZzEkdDE3NjkxMTUyMDYkajU2JGwwJGgw">amendment</a> to require ICE to notify and work with local law enforcement. There should be a clear chain of command and local control. Unfortunately, this fix was rejected.</p>

<p>I’m a steadfast believer in the need to invest in border security as well as really smart, humane immigration enforcement. This hasn’t and won’t change.</p>

<p>What has changed is how this Administration is using ICE to create chaos in American cities and towns.</p>

<p>It’s despicable and making Americans less safe.</p>

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