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Democrats Push to Defund ICE Amid DHS Funding Crisis

1/30/2026

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Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) urged Democrats to oppose DHS funding and defund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
He said shootings by federal agents justify action against ICE.
Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) said DHS funding will not proceed without changes.
Democrats seek resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, with over 160 co-sponsoring impeachment articles against her.
A compromise may separate DHS funding from other appropriations to avoid a shutdown.

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Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) urged Democrats to oppose DHS funding and defund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
He said shootings by federal agents justify action against ICE.
Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) said DHS funding will not proceed without changes.
Democrats seek resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, with over 160 co-sponsoring impeachment articles against her.
A compromise may separate DHS funding from other appropriations to avoid a shutdown.