On Sunday, Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) expressed his belief that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should not “scale back enforcement” after the Trump administration directed agencies to halt operations targeting workers in the agricultural, hospitality, and restaurant sectors.
Cotton made these remarks during an interview with CBS News’ Margaret Brennan on “Face the Nation.”
“I believe we should not reduce any enforcement efforts,” Cotton stated. “Workplace enforcement across all industries must continue, and frontline ICE agents require strong political support.”
On Saturday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) acknowledged adjustments to deportation policies in a statement to News Nation, just days after President Trump indicated that “change is coming” in a social media post regarding society.
“The dedicated farmers and those in the hotel and leisure sectors have reported that recent immigration policies have deterred long-term workers from these jobs, making it nearly impossible to fill those positions,” the president wrote on Thursday.
“This situation is concerning. We must protect our farmers, yet we also need to eliminate criminals from America. Change is imminent!” he added.
DHS officials indicated they would adhere to the White House’s direction regarding removals and detentions, as reported. New York Times.
“We will continue to follow the President’s directives and strive to remove the most dangerous illegal individuals from America’s streets,” stated Tricia McLaughlin, a DHS spokesperson.
Source: thehill.com