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DHS Slams 'F---ICE Act' Amid Immigration Safety Debate

2/28/2026

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The Department of Homeland Security criticized a New Jersey bill nicknamed 'F---ICE Act' that would penalize federal immigration enforcement.
Lauren Bis, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security, said the bill could endanger law enforcement.
Bis cited several violent crimes committed by illegal immigrants as evidence of the bill's flaws.
Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill condemned DHS's actions and argued that a new immigration detention facility would not enhance safety, drawing backlash at a New Jersey public event.

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The Department of Homeland Security criticized a New Jersey bill nicknamed 'F---ICE Act' that would penalize federal immigration enforcement.
Lauren Bis, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security, said the bill could endanger law enforcement.
Bis cited several violent crimes committed by illegal immigrants as evidence of the bill's flaws.
Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill condemned DHS's actions and argued that a new immigration detention facility would not enhance safety, drawing backlash at a New Jersey public event.