US Congresswoman Introduces Bill to Limit DHS Use of Force After Minneapolis Killing
A new bill introduced by US Representative Delia Ramirez aims to limit the use of force by law enforcement agents at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This comes in response to the recent killing of Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three who was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis.
The bill, known as the "DHS Use of Force Oversight Act," would require DHS officers to use only the amount of force that is objectively reasonable. It also requires agents to attempt to identify themselves and issue a verbal warning to comply before using force when possible. The legislation aims to curb the violence unleashed by the department.
Ramirez, a Democrat from Illinois, says the bill is "the bare minimum" to limit the violence DHS has unleashed. She argues that the agency's actions are creating chaos and fear in every city it operates in. Ramirez also advocates for the ultimate goal of dismantling ICE and withholding federal funds from the department.
The introduction of this bill follows a series of recent incidents involving excessive use of force by federal agents, including tear-gassing and shooting less-lethal munitions at undocumented immigrants and US citizens who spoke out against the administration's deportation machine. Ramirez views her bill as an interim step to limit the violence unleashed by DHS.
While the passage of this bill is uncertain, it highlights growing public discontent with ICE's actions and calls for the agency to be abolished or defunded. Recent polling shows that more Americans are in favor of abolishing ICE than keeping it.
A new bill introduced by US Representative Delia Ramirez aims to limit the use of force by law enforcement agents at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This comes in response to the recent killing of Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three who was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis.
The bill, known as the "DHS Use of Force Oversight Act," would require DHS officers to use only the amount of force that is objectively reasonable. It also requires agents to attempt to identify themselves and issue a verbal warning to comply before using force when possible. The legislation aims to curb the violence unleashed by the department.
Ramirez, a Democrat from Illinois, says the bill is "the bare minimum" to limit the violence DHS has unleashed. She argues that the agency's actions are creating chaos and fear in every city it operates in. Ramirez also advocates for the ultimate goal of dismantling ICE and withholding federal funds from the department.
The introduction of this bill follows a series of recent incidents involving excessive use of force by federal agents, including tear-gassing and shooting less-lethal munitions at undocumented immigrants and US citizens who spoke out against the administration's deportation machine. Ramirez views her bill as an interim step to limit the violence unleashed by DHS.
While the passage of this bill is uncertain, it highlights growing public discontent with ICE's actions and calls for the agency to be abolished or defunded. Recent polling shows that more Americans are in favor of abolishing ICE than keeping it.
I remember when I was a kid, we didn't have all these new-age law enforcement tactics like tear-gassing and shooting less-lethal munitions... it's just too much 
. And now they're introducing a bill to limit DHS use of force? That's like, 20 years too late 
. I mean, Renee Good was shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis... what kind of world are we living in where that happens? 
It's crazy how many incidents there have been recently and people are finally speaking up about it. Maybe this bill is a start, but it feels like we're just scratching the surface 
. I just wish they'd abolished ICE already... that would be a step in the right direction 
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I'm surprised they're even introducing a bill after all these incidents. It feels like we're just band-aiding the wounds instead of tackling the root issue. Like, what's the point of passing laws if they can be easily ignored or watered down? 
We need systemic changes, not just tweaking the rules to fit existing power structures. And what about the people who get hurt in the first place? Renee Good's family deserves justice and answers, but do we expect DHS officers to suddenly become saints overnight? 
I'd love to see more concrete steps towards dismantling ICE or at least holding them accountable for their actions. Until then, it feels like just another empty promise 
but this bill takes it further by introducing actual accountability measures. I'm not sure if its enough or not, but its a start, right? 
and i love how Rep Ramirez is calling out the agency's actions as "chaos and fear" - that kinda sums up what's been going on with ICE pretty accurately 
. I mean, we all remember those "Tear Gas Tuesdays" during the Obama admin 
and how it was like a war zone on the streets 
. Now they're using this same tactics on our own citizens? Unacceptable 
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. I mean, we need to make sure those agents know their limits before things escalate and people get hurt 
, but withholding federal funds from the department is a good starting point 
. We can't just keep giving them money without making some changes 
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. We need to make our voices heard and demand better from our government 
.
but seriously tho, delia ramirez is onto somethin with this bill. it's about time we had some oversight on these dudes. they gotta be held accountable 4 their actions 
anywayz, it's crazy to think that ppl in the US are actually callin 4 ice 2 b abolished 
- Mahatma Gandhi (the more we want control and order, the more chaos and disorder seem to ensue)
, it's like they're coddling those DHS agents who think they can just shoot first and ask questions later... no way! They need to be held accountable for their actions, but at the same time, I get why people are upset - it's just not right that those agents can just use force willy-nilly. But if we start limiting their ability to do so, aren't we just creating a whole new set of problems? Like what's gonna stop them from getting creative with their "objectively reasonable" rules? 
Like, what's wrong with people? Can't we just have some basic human decency when dealing with other humans? 
But dismantling ICE? That's a whole different can of worms 
. I think it's a step in the right direction but we need to see how this bill plays out before we get too excited 
. I'm all for limiting the use of force, it makes sense. Like if you're trying to stop someone, can't you just talk to them first? 
. rep Ramirez's goal of dismantling ICE sounds like a dream come true 
, let's keep pushing for this and maybe one day we'll see real change 