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ICE Budget Soars to $85 Billion Amid Controversy

1/22/2026

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The budget for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has surged to $85 billion, making ICE the highest-funded U.S. law enforcement agency.
The increase follows the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, allocating funds for immigration enforcement.
Critics say the funding prioritizes arrests over necessary immigration reforms.
Renee Good's shooting by an ICE agent has intensified outrage as Congress debates funding and Democrats weigh responses to U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.

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Story summary

The budget for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has surged to $85 billion, making ICE the highest-funded U.S. law enforcement agency.
The increase follows the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, allocating funds for immigration enforcement.
Critics say the funding prioritizes arrests over necessary immigration reforms.
Renee Good's shooting by an ICE agent has intensified outrage as Congress debates funding and Democrats weigh responses to U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.