On the recordJune 1, 2011
I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The CHAIR. The gentleman from Alabama reserves a point of order. The gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes in support of his amendment. Mr. McCAUL. This amendment will increase funding for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office of Detention and Removal. While the underlying bill does increase funding by $26 million, we need more. DRO is the primary enforcement arm within ICE for the identification, apprehension and removal of illegal aliens from the United States. DRO is severely underresourced. It is overwhelmed and does not have the resources to do its job. ICE has stated repeatedly that they simply don't have the manpower and resources to deport illegal aliens, even criminal aliens identified through the 287(g) program. The Federal Government has its responsibility, and it needs to step up to the plate. With that, I yield back the balance of my time. Point of Order
