Carter leads resolution thanking ICE for their service and helping TSA airport lines

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA), alongside Reps. Andy Barr (R-KY) and Wesley Hunt (R-TX) today introduced a resolution recognizing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents for their service in safeguarding communities nationwide and for going above and beyond their duties by assisting overworked Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents at airports.

Amid the Department of Homeland Security shutdown, thousands of TSA agents worked unpaid, and hundreds quit, causing airport chaos during one of the busiest travel seasons. Airline passengers faced lines lasting more than 4 hours at major airports, including Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Because Democrats refused to fund the Department of Homeland Security, President Donald Trump directed ICE agents to step in to enhance airport security, screen passengers, and even hand out water to those in hours-long lines, dramatically reducing wait times.

"Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents stand against America's illegal immigration epidemic, protecting the safety and security of communities across our nation. Since Democrats decided to play politics with the safety of American citizens by shutting down the Department of Homeland Security, ICE agents have gone above the call of duty, aiding overworked TSA agents who were missing paychecks," said Rep. Carter. "I'll forever stand with brave law enforcement officers in their mission to make America safer and for stepping in to ensure airline travelers reach business meetings, vacations, and important family events on time."

"First, Socialist Democrats wanted to defund and abolish police. Now, they want to do it to ICE. It's disgusting and anti-American. I'll always back our law enforcement-police officers and immigration enforcement. Proud to join Rep. Carter in backing ICE," said Rep. Barr.

"The men and women of ICE stand on the frontlines every single day, enforcing the law, dismantling criminal networks, and protecting the safety and sovereignty of the United States. Their mission is clear: defend our homeland and uphold the rule of law that keeps our communities secure," said Rep. Hunt. "I am proud to stand alongside my colleagues in support of this resolution, sending an unmistakable message: we will not waver from the principles that put President Trump in the White House; secure borders, safe communities, and the restoration of law and order."

Read the resolution here.

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