Katherine Clark: “Today is about the fact that we have a masked paramilitary force terrorizing our communities. Republicans had the…”

“Today is about the fact that we have a masked paramilitary force terrorizing our communities. Republicans had the opportunity in this bill to enact commonsense checks on ICE operations. They refused. First, they refused to ensure ICE abides by the same laws and procedures as our local and State police: that they are unmasked when on duty, that they actually wear the body cameras, that they wear a name plate identifying who they are, and that they are held responsible for excessive force. Second, the GOP refused to join us in upholding the Constitution. Not only are these arrests warrantless, but ICE has also now determined they have the right to search your home without a judicial warrant. That is illegal, and it is unconstitutional. Third, they refused to make sure that the use of deadly force is always thoroughly investigated. When Renee Good was shot to death, Kristi Noem declared her a domestic terrorist within hours. The only investigation Noem was interested in was an investigation into Renee Good's widow. That is not justice. That is not security for the American people. Fourth, Republicans refused to agree to the simple concept that American citizens should not be detained and deported. The people going about their business should not be kidnapped because of the color of their skin or because they are engaging in peaceful protests.”