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Progressives Demand ICE Funding Cuts After Fatal Shooting

1/10/2026

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Progressive lawmakers urge Democrats to use the upcoming government funding deadline to cut funding for the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after the killing of Renee Good by an ICE officer.
Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and others criticize the lack of accountability and ICE funding, which is set to rise to $170 billion.
Activists call for Senator Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.)'s ouster, arguing inaction on funding.

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Progressive lawmakers urge Democrats to use the upcoming government funding deadline to cut funding for the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after the killing of Renee Good by an ICE officer.
Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and others criticize the lack of accountability and ICE funding, which is set to rise to $170 billion.
Activists call for Senator Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.)'s ouster, arguing inaction on funding.