Washington, Feb. 4 -- Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove issued the following press release:

Today, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) led 22 House Democrats in a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi demanding the full restoration of staffing and funding to anti-trafficking divisions with DHS and the Department of Justice following reports that resources, including agents, prosecutors, and grant funds, have been diverted to immigration enforcement efforts.

"When federal agencies shift personnel and funding away from anti-trafficking efforts, they leave entire communities vulnerable and abandon the very children the federal government is sworn to protect. The United States can...