1. United States
2. Ga.
3. Letter

Public opinion is clear. Americans support removing violent offenders, but they overwhelmingly oppose deporting long-settled, law-abiding immigrants, families, refugees, and parents of U.S. citizens. They also reject warrantless home entries, detention without proof, interstate transfers, and the use of force against peaceful protesters. Congress is not acting against the public will by imposing conditions on DHS funding—it is acting in alignment with it. Appropriations are not automatic. They are a constitutional tool for oversight. Congress should refuse to fund ICE as currently structured, roll back recent funding increases, and require enforceable reforms that restore transparency, accountability, and a clearly defined, lawful mission. Until that happens, DHS funding should remain on hold.