“They Say They Don’t Have Money for Food” — Pramila Jayapal Accuses ICE of Failing Detainees

A heated clash over immigration enforcement is back in the spotlight. Rep. Pramila Jayapal is accusing ICE and CBP of mismanaging detention facilities, claiming agencies say they lack funds for basic needs while private, for-profit contractors receive billions in federal spending. She placed the blame squarely on Republicans, calling the funding structure a betrayal of basic standards. Supporters argue the system needs reform. Critics say the claims ignore enforcement realities and oversimplify how detention funding actually works. As immigration remains one of the most divisive issues in Washington, this debate over responsibility, spending, and accountability isn’t going away.