Summary
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has stated he is against a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Some members of his party also oppose the bill due to concerns about lack of oversight for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol.
Key Facts
- Hakeem Jeffries is the House Minority Leader and represents the Democratic Party.
- Jeffries announced his opposition to a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security.
- The bill includes funding for agencies like ICE and Border Patrol.
- Some Democrats believe the bill doesn't have enough rules for ICE and Border Patrol activities.
- Representative Gabe Vasquez from a swing district also opposes the bill.
- Other Democrats from central or competitive districts have not yet decided on their stance.
