Congressman Carter Statement on ICE Agents at MSY Airport

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement;

“President Trump’s plan to send rogue, untrained ICE agents into our airports is nothing more than a political stunt and cheap theater. It does nothing to improve security and everything to distract from the real issue.

“If Republicans truly care about protecting our airports and supporting the men and women who keep travelers safe every day, then they should join Democrats in funding the TSA and paying these dedicated workers.

“Senate Republicans have already voted five separate times to block legislation that would ensure TSA employees receive their pay while ensuring ICE agents are paid through the Big Ugly Law. That is unacceptable.

“Stop the political games. Pay our TSA workforce and give them the respect they deserve.”

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