Washington, Jan. 22 -- Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr issued the following press release:
Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) opposed the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act. The Trump Administration claimed that its deportation policy would focus on violent felons who are in the United States illegally. However, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has aggressively swept up American citizens and law-abiding immigrant families.
"Activities by ICE over the past few months on streets in communities across the country cry out for guardrails and accountability," said Congressman Bishop. "Democrats have tried to negotiate in good faith with Republican leaders to include judicial warrant requirements, a proh...