Sen. Andy Kim says he’ll vote against funding ICE, citing ‘lawless violence’ and abuse of power

TRENTON, NJ – U.S. Senator Andy Kim said Friday he will vote to block federal funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), accusing the agency and the current administration of perpetuating “lawless violence.” His statement came as the Senate considers a Department of Homeland Security funding bill that would maintain ICE’s budget at current levels.

“I’m not voting to fund this lawless violence,” Kim said in a statement shared on social media. “Trump’s abuse of power is tearing us apart. We have three years left of this presidency, and either we stand up and protect our d...