SECRETARY KIRSTJEN M. NIELSEN STATEMENT ON WHITE HOUSE IMMIGRATION FRAMEWORK

WASHINGTON – Today, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kirstjen M. Nielsen released the following statement on the White House Framework on Immigration Reform and Border Security:

"The Department of Homeland Security fully supports the President's security-focused immigration framework, including funding for the border wall system, the ability to quickly remove those who break our immigration laws and reforms to our immigration system.

"This is what DHS front-line personnel have asked for to secure our borders and maintain the integrity of our immigration system. I thank the President for his leadership on this important issue and look forward to continuing my efforts on the Hill to pass these important reforms."