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Schiff Refuses ICE Funding Amid Trump Administration Criticism

1/25/2026

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Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) said he will not fund ICE or Border Patrol due to operations under the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Schiff said these operations caused violence and public backlash.
He warned a government shutdown would result if funding is tied to other budgets, a Republican decision.
Schiff criticized the Department of Homeland Security for spending practices, predicting significant waste and corruption without proper oversight.

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Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) said he will not fund ICE or Border Patrol due to operations under the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Schiff said these operations caused violence and public backlash.
He warned a government shutdown would result if funding is tied to other budgets, a Republican decision.
Schiff criticized the Department of Homeland Security for spending practices, predicting significant waste and corruption without proper oversight.