LEADER JEFFRIES ON NPR: 'WE WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT ICE AGENTS ARE CONDUCTING THEMSELVES LIKE EVERY OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY'

Washington, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries issued the following press release:

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NPR's Morning Edition, where he made clear that Republicans need to join Democrats in demanding dramatic reforms at DHS to ensure agents do not continue brutalizing the American people.

STEVE INSKEEP: Leader Jeffries, welcome back.

LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning. Great to be with you.

STEVE INSKEEP: Do the two parties agree broadly that you should restrict ICE in some way?

LEADER JEFFRIES: Well, Democrats have certainly articulated a position on behalf of the American people that taxpayer dollars should be used to make life more affordable for everyday Americans, not brutalize or kill them. We believe...