DHS funding

AOC Calls for Action After Minnesota Shooting: “Draw a Line in the Sand Now”

Following the recent fatal shooting by immigration officers in Minneapolis, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the gravity of the situation, calling it a pivotal moment for the United States. She warned about the administration’s actions and potential invocation of the Insurrection Act, citing the administration’s justification for violence against American citizens. Ocasio-Cortez urged action to contain this chaos, particularly urging the Senate to block funding for DHS agencies, which could lead to a government shutdown. Furthermore, Trump’s response, blaming local officials and possibly hinting at using the Insurrection Act, raises concerns about deploying the military.

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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