Democratic members of Congress
Coverage of Democratic members of Congress in the Nexus archive.
- ICE extends no-bid contract for major detention center in Texas, rejecting calls for closure
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has extended a no-bid contract with Amentum Services Inc. to operate Camp East Montana, a Texas detention center, through 2027, despite allegations of human rights abuses including beatings, denial of medical care, and deaths. Critics, including advocacy groups and Democratic members of Congress, have called for the facility's closure, citing unsafe conditions and waste of taxpayer funds.
- Thousands of immigrant kids risk losing legal aid after Trump administration delays funds
The Trump administration has withheld $65 million in federal funds for legal representation of 20,000 unaccompanied immigrant children, risking their ability to retain lawyers and increasing deportation risks. Legal organizations report declining partnerships due to non-payment, citing refusal to share sensitive case data as the reason for withheld funds.
- Lawmakers demand answers after 'bombshell' report of ICE officer shooting in Maine
Democratic members of Congress are demanding answers about Homeland Security’s vetting and training of immigration enforcement officers following a report of an ICE officer shooting in Maine.
- Lawmakers demand answers after ‘bombshell’ report of ICE officer shooting in Maine
Democratic members of Congress are demanding answers about Homeland Security’s vetting and training of immigration enforcement officers following a report of an ICE officer shooting in Maine.
- Lawmakers fear child deportations ramping up in Texas
Democratic members of Congress fear the federal government may relocate unaccompanied migrant children to Texas to accelerate their removals. Lawmakers express concern over potential increases in child deportations.
- Lawmakers fear child deportations ramping up in Texas
Democratic members of Congress fear the federal government may relocate unaccompanied migrant children to Texas to expedite their removals.
- What to know about the ongoing protests and arrests outside a New Jersey detention center
Clashes between anti-ICE protesters and law enforcement outside New Jersey's Delaney Hall detention center have resulted in over 80 arrests. Detainees allege poor living conditions, including moldy food and overcrowded cells, while the Trump administration and facility operators deny these claims. Protests intensified after a hunger strike launched by detainees, with demonstrators blocking vehicle access and using makeshift shields.
- Concerns grow over conditions at ICE facility in New Jersey
Democratic members of Congress visited an ICE facility in New Jersey amid growing concerns over its conditions and tensions surrounding Trump's immigration policies. The facility has become a focal point for debates on immigration enforcement practices.