Congressional Action

Congress Urged to Defund DHS After Minneapolis Killing

Congress Must Pull DHS Funding Out of Current Spending Bill after Agents Kill Another Person in Minneapolis. This situation, frankly, is beyond alarming; it’s a crisis that demands immediate action. Another life lost at the hands of DHS agents, and the response can’t be more of the same. The very core of our values – justice, accountability, and the sanctity of life – is being eroded if we continue to fund an agency that appears to operate with such blatant disregard for human life.

We need to be clear: the time for tepid measures and half-hearted attempts at reform is over.… Continue reading

Trump’s Education Department EO: Illegal Power Grab or Performative Politics?

President Trump signed an executive order initiating the dismantling of the Department of Education, though full abolishment requires Congressional approval. While the White House claims critical functions like student loan oversight will continue, the order directs significant downsizing, prompting immediate legislative action from Senator Cassidy. Opponents, including Democrats and several advocacy groups, strongly criticized the move, citing potential harm to vulnerable student populations and unconstitutionality. Public polling reveals widespread opposition to eliminating the department.

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