On the recordJuly 12, 2020
I also hope that as the tragic public health crisis continues that ICE will use its discretion and maximize the use of alternatives to detention program.
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congress.govI also hope that as the tragic public health crisis continues that ICE will use its discretion and maximize the use of alternatives to detention program.
Thompson encourages ICE to utilize alternatives to detention to limit COVID-19 spread.
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