Nydia Velázquez: “H.R. 8844 will reauthorize the program for 4 fiscal years, ensuring it remains a pivotal tool for small businesses…”

I urge my colleagues not to engage in knee-jerk reactions that set back our real progress toward creating a more equitable criminal justice system.

We would never accept it if the NYPD operated in masks without names or badges—and we shouldn't accept it from ICE either.

When agents hide their faces and identities they create chaos, fear, and open the door to abuse.

If their operations are legitimate and above-board, why is there a need for anonymity, and why don't they need warrants to come onto private property?