Cassidy Brings Attention to ICE Drop Offs throughout Louisiana on Senate Floor

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today delivered a speech on the Senate Floor on the drop off of migrants in Shreveport, Monroe, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with little to no notice to state and local officials.

'This situation in Shreveport, Monroe and Baton Rouge shows the degree of failure of their policies. It's hard to believe they are the only communities dealing with this,' said Dr. Cassidy. 'It's unfair to every single person involved - the community, our country, the immigrants. We need answers. We need accountability. And we need sound immigration and border policies.'

Cassidy released a statement over the weekend after learning about the situation in Shreveport. He also spoke with ICE Acting Director Tae Johnson on Tuesday afternoon seeking answers and accountability on the situation unfolding throughout Louisiana.

Cassidy's speech as prepared for delivery can be found below:

With that, I yield back.

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