House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ remarks about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sparked a sharp rebuke from CNN host Dana Bash during a Sunday appearance on State of the Union. Jeffries had argued that ICE and other Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agencies are “completely and totally out of control” and must be fundamentally reformed before Democrats will agree to fund DHS. He called for measures such as mandatory body cameras for agents, judicial warrants for property raids, a ban on masks for officers, and greater accountability when federal agents violate civil liberties.
Bash pushed back on Jeffries’ claims, questioning how blocking a funding deal would help rein in alleged agency misconduct given that ICE and Customs and Border Protection are already funded under existing legislation. The exchange reflected broader political tensions over immigration enforcement, government spending negotiations, and the role of federal agencies in protecting civil rights.
Jeffries’ stance comes amid a wider partisan fight in Washington, with Democrats insisting on sweeping ICE reforms and Republicans resisting changes while warning of a looming Department of Homeland Security funding impasse.
Source: Sky News Australia
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