Strengthening Oversight and Accountability in Immigration Enforcement.

Today, as Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, I offered an amendment during consideration of the FY2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill to strengthen oversight and accountability in immigration enforcement. My amendment would establish standards for body-worn cameras, strengthen detention and use-of-force requirements, prohibit racial profiling, and ensure enforcement actions are carried out professionally and consistent with the law. It also includes protections for sensitive locations such as schools, hospitals, houses of worship, and disaster-relief facilities. Many of these standards already exist for state and local law enforcement. Strong enforcement and accountability should go hand in hand, and I believe these reforms would help strengthen public confidence while supporting the mission of DHS.