Washington, Feb. 3 -- Representative Jimmy Panetta issued the following press release:
Rep. Panetta released the following statement:
"I will not be complicit in untrained and unaccountable actions by any ICE and CBP agents anywhere in our country. That is why, today, I voted against the appropriations continuing resolution for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
"Now is the time for serious negotiations between Democrats and Republicans to rein in ICE and CBP and hold DHS leadership accountable. Moreover, Congress must use the power of the purse to be a proper constitutional check on this Administration.
"In the meantime, I continue to work with community leaders and law enforcement in our 19th Congressional district to coordina...