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politics7h ago
Read the White House Letter to Senate Republicans
- The White House sent a letter to Senate Republicans outlining negotiations over DHS funding and a plan to end the shutdown.
- Democrats reportedly rejected the bipartisan funding package, prompting a ten‑day extension and renewed demands.
- The Administration proposed expanding body‑worn cameras and enhancing oversight for immigration enforcement.
- The letter cites limits on civil enforcement at sensitive locations, with narrow exceptions for national security and public safety needs.
- Administration transparency would be bolstered by mandatory Inspector General reviews of DHS funding.
- Officer identification must be clearly displayed and verifiable on request.
- Undercover officers would be exempt from the identification requirements.
- The Administration reaffirmed it would not deport U.S. citizens except for lawful violations.
- DHS leadership plans bipartisan funding for the department alongside policy improvements.
- Democrats are urged to stop holding safety hostage and fund DHS fully.
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