Troy Nehls: “My amendment would prohibit funds for the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties at the Department of Homeland…”

“My amendment would prohibit funds for the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties at the Department of Homeland Security. Under Joe Biden, the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties at the Department of Homeland Security, also known as CRCL, has become a corrupt, woke, and anti-ICE component of DHS. The CRCL is responsible for advancing equity at the DHS. As part of this principle, DHS created its first-ever equity task force in 2021. One of the task force's so-called accomplishments was reversing the public charge. I call it public disaster. President Donald J. Trump rightfully defined ``public charge'' as an immigrant who receives one or more designated public benefits for more than 12 months within a 36-month period. He rightfully included food stamps, housing vouchers, and Medicaid as benefits that would disqualify an immigrant from receiving a green card. Trump's rule protected the American taxpayer and put Americans first. Joe Biden and his woke CRCL continue to put Americans last. Under Joe Biden, through the CRCL, his administration has made it easier for illegal aliens to receive Federal benefits at the expense of hard-earned tax dollars. The CRCL said President Trump's rule ``had a chilling effect on immigrants of color and individuals with disabilities with respect to their willingness to seek any form of assistance from the Federal Government.'' This decision, folks, had nothing to do with skin color or disabilities.…”