The agency says that ICE is helping response efforts while not enforcing immigration law.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently issued a statement outlining how it is involved in efforts to address the bird flu outbreak affecting dairy cows and farmers across the country. A few of its more well-known agencies have been called to help at related testing and vaccination sites, and the department reminded the public that their agencies are not enforcing immigration law at these particular facilities.
“U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) remind the public that testing and vaccination sites are considered protected areas,” the department stated. “At the request of local and state authorities, ICE and CBP may help with public safety missions. ICE and CBP provide assistance to individuals regardless of their immigration status.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For the DHS officials as they address the bird flu outbreak in local communities.
- That agents of ICE and CBP are effective in lending support to regional health and law officials.
Sources: Department of Homeland Security
