Washington, Jan. 22 -- Congressman Sean Casten issued the following press release:
U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) will vote against appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for Fiscal Year 2026 and released the following statement:
"The Department of Homeland Security funding bill set to be considered by the House does not meaningfully end the lawless conduct from ICE that we have seen in Illinois and throughout the country. Congress, having the power of the purse, had an opportunity to respond to the murder and baseless arrests of American citizens, the cruel and inhumane conditions detainees are subjected to, and the denial of due process to both citizens and non-citizens. This bill not only fails to impose real acco...