Washington, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Kathy Castor issued the following press release:
Today, U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement after voting 'no' on an extension of funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS):
"This is a moral moment for America. After the brutal murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, and the widespread abuse of power by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), I cannot support one penny more for the lawless actions of the DHS."
"Trump and Republicans in Congress ripped away Medicaid, health care and support for students in the Big Ugly Bill to pay for massive tax breaks for billionaires. The Big Ugly Bill also ballooned ICE's budget with...