Quigley Demands Changes to ICE and CBP Conduct or Face Funding Cuts

Today, Chicago Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05) introduced an amendment to the FY26 Homeland Security Appropriations bill that would cut funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), unless major changes are made to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) conduct.

“Since ICE and CBP began their reign of terror in Chicago last fall, I have stood alongside thousands of Chicagoans in demanding accountability from DHS. ICE and CBP have arrested U.S. citizens, invaded courthouses and hospitals, pepper-sprayed Chicagoans against court orders, traumatized children, and shot innocent bystanders. They must be stopped,” said Quigley. “One way to do this is to cut off their funding. No more money for these illegal operations. I will not vote to fund the illegal activities of ICE and CBP while they violate the rights of tens of thousands in Chicago, Minneapolis, and across the country.”

Quigley’s demands include:

• Eliminating illegal, warrantless arrests;
• Prohibiting raids near sensitive locations (like schools, hospitals, and courthouses);
• Banning the use of chemical irritants like pepper spray on bystanders;
• And requiring ICE and CBP to wear body cameras and banning masks;

Earlier today, Quigley spoke before the House Rules Committee, urging Republicans to join his calls for change. Video of his remarks is available HERE.

During Trump’s “Operation Midway Blitz,” Quigley also demanded an investigation from the DHS Inspector General and introduced the PROTECT Immigration Act to stop DHS from co-opting local police for immigration raids. He continues to support Chicago Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.