Senate Republicans Push ICE Funding Plan as DHS Shutdown Drags On
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Updated · POLITICO · Apr 21
Senate Republicans Push ICE Funding Plan as DHS Shutdown Drags On
53 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Apr 21
Senate Republicans have unveiled a budget resolution to fund ICE and Border Patrol via reconciliation, bypassing Democrats amid a prolonged DHS shutdown.
The plan, led by Sen. Lindsey Graham, proposes up to $140 billion over 3.5 years, aiming to secure immigration enforcement funding through the Trump presidency.
The shutdown, now over two months long, is expected to continue as House Republicans insist on funding all DHS agencies together, delaying a resolution.
Amid expanded enforcement, what happens to the growing immigration court case backlog?
How will an $80 billion enforcement budget affect a strained national economy?
How does using reconciliation for agency funding change long-term congressional oversight?
Can reduced training standards for federal agents be reconciled with public safety?
With a two-decade high in custody deaths, what specific reforms are proposed?
Will a fast-tracked bill bypass calls for independent agent misconduct reviews?