Legislation Proposed to Dismantle DHS, Divert Funding
The bill would redirect at least $150 billion from federal enforcement to family programs and community services, Ramirez said.
- On Wednesday, Congresswoman Delia Ramirez unveiled the "Reimagining Safety Act" in Chicago, proposing to dismantle the Department of Homeland Security and abolish ICE while redirecting funding to local social services.
- State Rep. Norma Hernandez joined Ramirez, arguing $150 billion in taxpayer funding currently supports agency powers to "track communities and raid neighborhoods" while families lack essential resources.
- The proposal would transfer the Transportation Security Administration and the Coast Guard to the Department of Transportation; Ramirez seeks to protect TSA from being "politicized."
- Illinois Republican Party Chairman Bob Grogan contended Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker failed to manage community resources; federal officials warned rhetoric targeting ICE endangers law enforcement.
- Facing a divided Congress, the legislation faces uncertain prospects for passage, though Ramirez is seeking cosponsors and intends to formally introduce the bill in the coming weeks.
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Legislation proposed to dismantle DHS, divert funding
(The Center Square) – An Illinois congresswoman says new legislation to abolish U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection will pour $150 billion into communities around the country.
U.S. Rep. for Chicago Delia Ramirez introduces bill to dismantle DHS, abolish ICE – CBS2 (Chicago)
The bill "would create a new human- and community-centered federal department," Ramirez wrote in the announcement to promote "collective safety." Ramirez was joined at the announcement by Ald. Jessie Fuentes, state Sen. Graciela Guzman, state Rep. Norma Hernandez, and Cook County Commissioner Jessica Vasquez.
Democratic U.S. rep. for Chicago Delia Ramirez introduces bill to dismantle DHS, abolish ICE
Chicago U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez announced she is introducing a new bill that proposes dismantling the Department of Homeland Security and abolishing ICE and redirecting their funding to more social services.
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