At the same time, H. Con. Res. 71 anticipates dramatic
increases in immigration enforcement spending. We fear that
such increases could pave the way for enactment of many of
the destructive proposals contained in recently released
budget plans, including increases in immigrant detention
beds, the construction of a wall along the entire border
between the United States and Mexico, and the expansion of
agreements with state and local governments that threaten
local law enforcement's ability to foster trusting
relationships with immigrants in their jurisdictions. Any
changes to the tax code called for through reconciliation
should include a provision to empower the educational choices
of families. The reconciliation process should not be used to
achieve savings through cutting health care, nutrition,
income security, or other anti-poverty programs.
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