WATCH: Democrats rally at Capitol against GOP's immigration enforcement funding bill
Summary
House and Senate Democrats protested at the Capitol against a Republican bill to fund immigration enforcement. They criticized the bill for dropping a proposed $1 billion security fund for the White House and President Donald Trump’s ballroom and called for focusing on affordable living for Americans.Key Facts
- Democrats gathered at the Capitol steps to oppose the GOP immigration funding bill.
- The White House had proposed $1 billion for security at the White House and President Trump’s ballroom.
- Republicans decided not to include this $1 billion security funding in their bill.
- Democrats say Congress should prioritize affordable living for everyday people.
- Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer accused Republicans of supporting President Trump over Americans.
- House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries called for immigration enforcement to be fair, just, and humane.
- The protest included speeches highlighting differences between Democrats and Republicans on immigration and spending.
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