Sen. John Fetterman said Thursday that he supports U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, describing proposals to abolish the agency as "inappropriate and outrageous." The Pennsylvania Democrat added that ICE agents are "literally following the law meant to keep America and Americans safe." Fetterman’s remarks distance him from progressive members of his party who have argued for dismantling or defunding the 20-year-old agency over concerns about its enforcement tactics. The senator did not outline any specific policy changes but emphasized that immigration officers perform an "important job" for national security.
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