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Rep. Suozzi Regrets DHS Vote After Fatal Shooting

1/27/2026

Summary

Story summary

Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY) regrets voting for Department of Homeland Security funding after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by agents in Minneapolis.
He says the vote was not a referendum on ICE.
He hears anger from his constituents and calls for an end to U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
Senate Democrats threaten a partial government shutdown if funding is revised.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 abolished national-origin quotas, significantly reshaping U.S. immigration policy. Signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 3, 1965, it increased immigration from Asia and Latin America, allowing over 300,000 immigrants annually. Current debates, including Rep. Tom Suozzi's concerns over Homeland Security funding, reflect ongoing tensions regarding immigration enforcement rooted in policies from the Trump administration.

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Story summary

Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY) regrets voting for Department of Homeland Security funding after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by agents in Minneapolis.
He says the vote was not a referendum on ICE.
He hears anger from his constituents and calls for an end to U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
Senate Democrats threaten a partial government shutdown if funding is revised.

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