Cook County committee approves resolution urging Congress to curb ICE and CBP funding after debate over alleged abuses The Cook County Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee passed a substitute resolution urging Congress to withhold additional funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, following hours of debate and public comment alleging misconduct by federal agents; the substitute passed 13-1 with three members absent.

Cook County's committee has taken a bold stand against ICE and CBP funding, fueled by alarming allegations of abusive federal tactics in local communities.

Click to read more!

#CookCounty #IL #ImmigrationReform #FederalOversight #CitizenPortal #CookCountyICE