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California Democrats Ramp Up War Against ICE Funding

1/27/2026

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California Democrats intensified their stance against ICE after the Minnesota nurse killing.
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) called for prosecuting ICE agents and revoking funding.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) echoed these calls, promising legal action against ICE officers.
House Democrats failed to block a bill allocating $10 billion to ICE.
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said he would not support funding, and Governor Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) signed a law restricting ICE operations.

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California Democrats intensified their stance against ICE after the Minnesota nurse killing.
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) called for prosecuting ICE agents and revoking funding.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) echoed these calls, promising legal action against ICE officers.
House Democrats failed to block a bill allocating $10 billion to ICE.
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said he would not support funding, and Governor Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) signed a law restricting ICE operations.