
Democrats urge ICE not to re-detain illegal immigrants released during the pandemic
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House Democrats led by Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., urged the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) not to go after unlawful immigrants whom they had released due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Re-detaining individuals solely as a result of our nation’s recovery from the pandemic is unacceptable," the lawmakers said in a statement. They said that ICE’s position on re-detaining migrants has been "inconsistent." "The overwhelming majority of these individuals are now living safely at home with their families, with clear improvements to their health. They are also providing valuable support to their communities and loved ones, in compliance with the terms of their release and while posing no danger to the community," the lawmakers said.More Related News