Rep. Michael Cloud demanded cooperation from a leading federal labor union Friday on an investigation into its decision to stop representing law enforcement officers at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The Texas Republican also warned the American Federation of Government Employees against seizing the dues ICE officers had paid, saying that would be a major breach of faith.
The congressman said the answers he has received from AFGE have been “disappointing,” and he made clear a new GOP-led House will put pressure on the union to explain what it has done.
“AFGE should have the best interests of the 700,000 employees they represent in mind, but there are still looming questions around your decision to disclaim interest in the National ICE Council,” Mr.