One amendment introduced by Representative Pramila Jayapal, the Democrat from Washington state, sought to make clear Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE) cannot detain or deport U.S. citizens under any circumstances. However, GOP lawmakers killed the amendment.

On April 25, three U.S. citizen children were removed from the United States by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The children’s removals have intensified concerns about whether the administration is violating the rights of citizens and noncitizens.