Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee are concerned that law enforcement agents from agencies such as the FBI, DEA, and ATF are being diverted from their regular duties to assist in President Trump’s immigration crackdown. They argue that this focus on rounding up immigrants is not an efficient use of resources, as these officials were hired and trained to handle important and sensitive tasks related to national security. The Democrats are worried that diverting these officials could allow dangerous criminals to remain free and expose Americans to more violent crime.
They also raised concerns about a memo from Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove that prioritizes the arrest of undocumented immigrants over terror investigations, without strategically prioritizing public safety threats. Since this memo, agents from the FBI and other federal law enforcement agencies have been accompanying ICE on “enhanced” operations in cities like Chicago and New York City.
The Democrats are requesting information from the Justice Department on how many agents have been diverted to work on immigration arrests, including the names of each employee, their years of service, and how their agencies have been affected by their reassignment. Overall, they are emphasizing the importance of using law enforcement resources efficiently and effectively to ensure the safety and security of the nation.
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