WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), alongside U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and U.S. Representatives Chris Pappas (D-NH-01) and Maggie Goodlander (D-NH-02), is introducing a new bill that would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to solicit public comments and receive written approval from state and local officials before constructing, acquiring or operating any new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facility or detention center. The new bicameral Respect for Local Communities Act would also require the Secretary of Homeland Security to notify relevant Congressional committees prior to initiating such activities.
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