Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Texas Democrat, affirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will continue to operate and rejected the idea of defunding the agency, despite progressive calls to do so. Cuellar, who is expected to lead the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, criticized the Biden administration's border policies and emphasized the need for oversight of ICE's actions. He also noted the importance of balancing immigration policy and expressed a willingness to collaborate with Republicans on these issues.
Key facts
- Rep. Henry Cuellar represents a southern border district in Texas.
- Cuellar opposes defunding ICE and advocates for oversight of the agency.
- He criticized the Biden administration's border policies.
- Cuellar is poised to become chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee.
- ICE's partnerships with Texas authorities have expanded through 287(g) agreements.
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