On the recordMay 27, 2026
Giving ICE a blank check is a mistake…I’m going to vote no on that bill, and I urge ICE to release Ricardo and reunite him with his mother as soon as possible.
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durbin.senate.govGiving ICE a blank check is a mistake…I’m going to vote no on that bill, and I urge ICE to release Ricardo and reunite him with his mother as soon as possible.
Durbin's conclusion in Senate speech about ICE funding.
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