Dem Rep. Kelly: 'Difficult' to Vote for More ICE Money, Even if It Includes Body Cameras, Better Training

Dem Rep. Kelly: ‘Difficult’ to Vote for More ICE Money, Even if It Includes Body Cameras, Better Training


On Tuesday’s broadcast of Bloomberg’s “Balance of Power,” Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL) stated that she “will not vote for a bill that has any more money for ICE.” And even if the bill had more training and body cameras, “it still would be difficult” to vote for the bill, and “I don’t think they should have any more money.”

Co-host Joe Mathieu asked, “Do you believe that the government’s going to shut down on Friday, as appears, at this point, Congresswoman? What kind of changes in the DHS legislation, the funding bill would need to be made for you to vote yes?”

Kelly answered, “I will not vote to give any money — more money to ICE. I voted against the bill when it was

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