- DHS operates under Illinois jurisdiction.
- Proposed legislation in Illinois aims to dismantle the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and related agencies.
Illinois Rep. Ramirez Proposes Bill to Dismantle DHS and Create Dept. of Community Safety
What happened
Delia Ramirez introduced the "Reimagining Safety Act," a bill proposing major changes to federal law enforcement and border management. The legislation calls for the abolition of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection. Under the bill, the Department of Homeland Security would be dismantled, while its functions related to CISA, FEMA, and TSA would be preserved. The act proposes establishing a new Department of Community Safety and redirecting at least $150 billion from DHS into unnamed programs.
Why it matters
The proposed act outlines a comprehensive restructuring of federal agencies currently under the purview of the Department of Homeland Security. This includes the establishment of a new Department of Community Safety to manage certain functions. The bill also calls for the creation of a separate civil immigration system.
Proposed legislation in Illinois aims to dismantle the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and related agencies.
Who's involved
- Delia RamirezIntroduced the 'Reimagining Safety Act' calling for major policy changes to DHS.
- United States Department of Homeland SecurityThe target of the proposed bill, which calls for its dismantling.
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The entities involved
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Delia Ramirez
United States Representative from Illinois since 2023