Washington, Jan. 22 -- Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following press release:
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) released the following statement on her vote against the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Appropriations Act.
"In Ventura County and the Conejo Valley, and communities across the nation, ICE operations have been marked by alarming lawlessness, excessive use of force, and a disturbing disregard for human life.
"I could not in good conscience vote for a funding package that further empowers an agency of masked henchmen acting with impunity to terrorize our communities. Under Secretary Kristi Noem's failed leadership, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has embraced chaos and fear over due process and civ...