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Rep. Frost Accuses ICE of ‘Human Trafficking’ and Unveils Immigration Reform Bill

Frost accused ICE of due process violations in raids, demanded public disclosure of detention data, fast-tracked citizenship for undocumented immigrants

Overview

  • Rep. Maxwell Frost accused ICE agents of terrorizing communities, kidnapping and human trafficking migrants during his appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
  • Frost introduced a bill mandating public disclosure of arrest figures and detention data from facilities operated by or affiliated with ICE.
  • The proposed legislation calls for a fast-tracked citizenship process to document every undocumented immigrant in the country.
  • Local lawmakers say resumed ICE raids in Los Angeles, farms and hotels have left detention centers overflowing with migrants denied court dates.
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republicans condemned Frost’s remarks and amnesty proposals as threats to the rule of law.