Perched upon a bust of Pallas just above my chamber door—
Perched, and sat, and nothing more.
Jul 14, 2018 • 10 tweets • 7 min read
What is a Red flag law?
Red flag laws empower law enforcement to petition a judge to temporarily block a person from having guns if they pose a danger to themselves or others. #momsdemand#gunsense
Red flag bills have been introduced or carried over in 25 states and D.C. this year. The ability to remove weapons temporarily from someone who is a threat to themselves or others is critical to our safety.
Jun 19, 2018 • 8 tweets • 5 min read
Ever wonder what it costs to detain immigrants?
In FY 2018, the federal government is set to spend $2.68 billion on DHS Custody Operations, or $7.34 million per day on immigrant detention.
dhs.gov/sites/default/…
But they are expecting an increase based upon Executive Order. "While CBP border apprehensions have declined, interior enforcement activity has risen steadily since the issuance of the EO."