Thread by @NumbersUSA

DHS conference committee discussing ways to weaken interior enforcement in exchange for border funding.

Democrats are pushing for more money for "Alternatives to Detention", which includes the use of community support programs and ankle bracelets.

ICE told Congress that "Alternatives to Detention" cost U.S. taxpayers $75,000 per removal compared to only $1,600 for aliens kept in detention. Also said that aliens put into "Alternatives to Detention" are more likely to abscond.

Reports that Congressional negotiators could block former Attorney General Jeff Sessions' ruling to strengthen 'credible fear' standard. Sessions' ruling reversed Obama-era practice that weakened 'credible fear' and led to huge surge of family units and unaccompanied minors.

Phone calls are urgent TODAY to the following legislators on the DHS conference committee:
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) -- [phone]
Sen. Pat Leahy (D-VT) -- [phone]
Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY) -- [phone]

Tell them: Do not reduce number of detention beds. Alternatives to Detention more costly and have a higher rate of abscondence. Don't block the Sessions' ruling on 'credible fear' standard. The U.S. needs more barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border.