Story perspectives

Senate Rejects ICE Funding; Seattle Restaurants Show Solidarity

1/31/2026

Center

Senators Attempt Repeal

Republican Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins joined Democrats to repeal $75 billion for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), but the measure failed 49-51 on Jan. 31, 2026.
The Senate approved a package excluding DHS appropriations, opting for a temporary resolution.
Over 70 Seattle restaurants donate a portion of their proceeds to Minneapolis businesses affected by ICE.

Right

Platner Leads Protests

Protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are intensifying in Portland, Maine.
Senate candidate Graham Platner is organizing a demonstration outside Senator Susan Collins' (R-Maine) office to oppose any additional funding for ICE, arguing Congress allocated $18 billion to ICE, harming communities.
Senator Collins urged the Homeland Security Secretary to reduce ICE activities in Maine and Minnesota.
Local businesses plan to close in solidarity with those affected by ICE operations.

1 of 2

Senators Attempt Repeal

Republican Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins joined Democrats to repeal $75 billion for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), but the measure failed 49-51 on Jan. 31, 2026.
The Senate approved a package excluding DHS appropriations, opting for a temporary resolution.
Over 70 Seattle restaurants donate a portion of their proceeds to Minneapolis businesses affected by ICE.

1 / 2