[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 29, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1713]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
ICE STEWART DETENTION CENTER
(Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, for far too long, Congress
has kicked the can down the road on meaningful action on immigration
reform, and there is still significant work to be done to secure our
border.
Meanwhile, families in eastern North Carolina are facing dire
consequences from illegal drugs and crime in communities. People back
home want Congress to act.
Clearly, this isn't just an issue for border communities. It affects
all of us.
With a decline in unlawful entries into our country, our attention
has shifted to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Recently, I visited the ICE Detention Center servicing eastern North
Carolina, followed by the Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Georgia,
where detainees from eastern North Carolina are transported. I also
made a trip to Guantanamo Bay with members of the Armed Services
Committee.
To be clear, we must not compromise public safety and we must adhere
to the Constitution.
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