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Hillary Scholten: “This year, Congress is proposing an additional $121 million…”

Featuring: Hillary Scholten, Democratic | U.S. House Michigan, District 3

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Published | Video Starts at 03:54

That funding increase resulted in the largest multi year budget increase for Immigration and Customs Enforcement ever. This year, Congress is proposing an additional $121 million increase in funding for ICE. These are your taxpayer dollars and Congress has a responsibility to ensure they are used responsibly. I will continue using my role in Congress to demand transparency, accountability and oversight of ice. (03:54–04:02)

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Asserts the proposed increase in ICE funding by Congress.

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