[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 123 (Monday, July 23, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1049-E1050]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    VOTE EXPLANATION ON H. RES. 990

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                         HON. SUZANNE BONAMICI

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 23, 2018

  Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to make clear my intent in 
voting ``Present'' on H. Res. 990. This resolution expresses 
categorical support for Immigration and Customs Enforcement while 
failing to address valid concerns about recent ICE actions and policies 
like child separation. Since President Trump came into office, there 
have been multiple allegations of ICE officers around the country 
failing to follow proper protocol and potentially acting in violation 
of individuals' constitutional

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rights. These incidents, several of which have been recorded on video, 
call into question whether ICE officials are conducting themselves in 
full accordance with federal law and agency policies and procedures.
  I support having the appropriate personnel, equipment, facilities, 
and resources to protect our borders and enforce the rule of law in 
America, but immigration enforcement does not need to be militarized 
and operate with impunity. We can treat individuals in a humane and 
just manner and still prevent crime, reduce trafficking, and keep our 
country safe. People fleeing violence in their home countries and 
seeking asylum in the United States need to be protected, not fear more 
persecution. We must enact commonsense changes to improve 
accountability and protect the fundamental rights of immigrants--
particularly those legally seeking asylum. I will continue pushing for 
rigorous oversight of ICE and reforms to our immigration enforcement 
system

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