Congressional Letter: DHS Funding

NILC President Kica Matos writes to Congress in opposition to DHS funding and outlining key accountability measures that must be enacted.

Published Jan 26, 2026

NILC President Kica Matos writes to Congress in opposition to DHS funding and outlining key accountability measures that must be enacted.

Read the Letter (PDF)
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