Washington, Feb. 6 -- Representative Wesley Bell issued the following press release:
Today, U.S. Representative Wesley Bell (D-Mo.) introduced theNo ICE Ads Act, legislation that would prohibit the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from obligating or expending funds to produce, purchase, distribute, or broadcast television advertisements intended to promote U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), recruit ICE personnel, or enhance ICE's public image or branding.
"The last thing Americans' hard-earned tax dollars should fund is hype videos for ICE," said Rep. Bell. "That money could be going to real needs in St. Louis-health care, housing, and help with the cost of groceries. Instead, it's being spent on misleading propaganda me...