‘We need to make sure that there’s not a hostile learning environment,’ said Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.). ‘But people have a right to speak and to protest and to make their views known.’
Maryland’s two U.S. senators, Ben Cardin (D) and Chris Van Hollen (D), joined the overwhelming majority of senators who supported the package.
Time is short and the House of Representatives does not return from recess until Wednesday night.
Nine governors have written to the president and congressional leaders on immigration policy.