Senator Durbin condemns federal operations after the killing of nurse Alex Pretti, urges accountability and revision of DHS funding.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Durbin addresses recent violence: In a recent speech, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin condemned the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents, linking it to broader issues of aggressive immigration enforcement by the Trump administration. “The deaths of innocent Americans... are a national disgrace,” Durbin stated, urging accountability from DHS leadership.
Funding disputes highlighted: Durbin voiced his strong opposition to the funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, claiming it supports operations that terrorize communities. He emphasized that if the government faces a shutdown, it would be due to Congressional Republicans' refusal to act against these "reckless operations."
Calls for change and accountability: Durbin reiterated his call for bipartisan cooperation to reform DHS practices, urging Republicans to take action before further violence occurs. He criticized DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for her absence from Senate hearings and called for her testimony regarding her department's operations.
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- S.3484: A bill to amend section 3634 of title 18, United States Code, to extend the period for First Step Act reports.
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- S.3482: First Step Implementation Act of 2025
- S.3461: RISE from Trauma Act
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