Negotiations have stalled between Democrats and the White House over new restrictions on immigration enforcement, making a Department of Homeland Security shutdown appear imminent as lawmakers prepare to leave Washington. Democrats are demanding curbs on ICE, including better identification for officers, a code of conduct, and more use of judicial warrants, while the White House has indicated some demands are difficult to approve. Despite potential impacts on agencies like FEMA and the TSA, ICE operations are unlikely to be immediately blocked due to existing funding.
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Senate Democrats Block Homeland Security Bill, Shutdown Looms
Negotiations have stalled between Democrats and the White House over new restrictions on immigration enforcement, making a Department of Homeland Security shutdown appear imminent as lawmakers prepare to leave Washington. Democrats are demanding curbs on ICE, including better identification for officers, a code of conduct, and more use of judicial warrants, while the White House has indicated some demands are difficult to approve. Despite potential impacts on agencies like FEMA and the TSA, ICE operations are unlikely to be immediately blocked due to existing funding.
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