Angel Families are urging Congress to pass President Trump's reconciliation package, which includes funding for deportations, ICE agents, immigration detention expansion, remittance tax, Remain in Mexico program, and UAC screening for gang ties.
Key Points
Angel Families support the reconciliation bill as a way to prioritize public safety and enforce immigration laws
House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green is urging lawmakers to pass the bill, citing the success of President Trump's approach to enforcing laws
Pros
Funding for deportations and ICE agents
Expansion of immigration detention
Implementation of a remittance tax
Funding for the Remain in Mexico program
Screening UAC for gang ties
Cons
Controversy around the term 'illegal immigrant'
Potential impact on immigrant communities
Criticism of prioritizing public safety over other concerns