In a recent interview, Congresswoman Delia Ramirez of Illinois expressed her strong opposition to H.R. 2, a Republican-backed bill on border control. Being a member of both the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and the House Homeland Security Committee, she fiercely criticized the proposal for its significant potential to resurrect draconian policies.
Ramirez explained her understanding of H.R. 2's possible ramifications, such as cuts to the funding of any organization that assists a migrant under any program. This pertains to church charities and humanitarian organizations such as the Red Cross. In her view, such legislature would lead to dire consequences, dealing a heavy blow to the immigrant community. She remarked that other potential outcomes could include mass deportations and reinstatement of family detentions.
