Claudia Grisales
👤 SpeakerAppearances Over Time
Podcast Appearances
They want officers to adhere to uniforms with identifying information and standardized equipment and expanded training.
Democrats want to ensure officers are using judicial warrants and that basic rights are protected, such as immediate access to legal representation for those who are taken into custody and charged.
But Republicans say some of these are non-starters and that could give way for another stopgap bill that kicks the can down the road for a few more weeks.
Top Democrats released a 10-point plan for DHS immigration law enforcement agents in their continuing response to the deaths of Rene Good and Alex Preddy in Minneapolis last month.
In addition to agents' removal of masks, they want the mandatory use of body cameras, they want officers to adhere to uniforms with identifying information and standardized equipment, and expanded training.
Democrats want to ensure officers are using judicial warrants and that basic rights are protected, such as immediate access to legal representation for those who are taken into custody and charged.
But Republicans say some of these are non-starters and that could give way for another stopgap bill that kicks the can down the road for a few more weeks.
The Departments of Defense, Transportation and Health and Human Services and more would be funded through September.
But the Department of Homeland Security will get just two weeks of funding so lawmakers can negotiate new immigration law enforcement reforms.
Top House Appropriations Democrat Rosa DeLauro told the House Rules Committee that's why she's a yes.
But not all House Democrats are on the same page.
Many argue DHS should be reformed now.
The Senate approved the bipartisan plan last week following a rare deal between Senate Democrats and the Trump White House.
House Republicans are expected to support President Trump's call to vote yes.
Democrats' demands in the wake of Alex Preddy's death by federal agents in Minneapolis include new rules for DHS's use of warrants, use of force, and cooperation with local law enforcement.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said they also want removal of masks and implementation of required body cameras.
Without a deal, Democrats say they won't help with the votes needed to advance a six-bill appropriations package today.