Summary
Senator Josh Hawley, a Republican from Missouri, expressed concerns over immigration enforcement efforts in Minnesota, saying they pose safety risks. There is a debate in the Senate regarding funding for the Department of Homeland Security and its Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, partly triggered by recent shootings in Minneapolis. Some lawmakers are calling for reform while others support current immigration enforcement actions.
Key Facts
- Senator Josh Hawley says immigration actions in Minnesota are not safe for bystanders or law enforcement.
- A funding proposal for ICE is causing a debate, with Senate Democrats wanting to remove this funding.
- Recent deaths in Minneapolis have sparked discussions about immigration enforcement in the U.S.
- Senator Hawley supports investigations into the Department of Homeland Security's operations.
- Democrats and some Republicans are urging reform within ICE and related agencies.
- Democrats have set a deadline of January 30 to finalize a government spending measure.
- Some lawmakers argue for stopping ICE operations in Minnesota altogether.
- The Department of Homeland Security continues to carry out operations targeting illegal immigrants in Minnesota, focusing on those deemed dangerous.
