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Congress Debates DHS Funding Amid ICE Reform Demands

2/4/2026

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Congress is negotiating a new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill amid rising tensions over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.
Rep. Alma Adams and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman voted against the bill, citing ICE's budget and operational transparency.
They call for reforms, including body cameras for agents and judicial warrants for enforcement actions.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal stressed accountability, noting reforms are needed as Minnesota incidents heighten urgency.

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Story summary

Congress is negotiating a new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill amid rising tensions over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.
Rep. Alma Adams and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman voted against the bill, citing ICE's budget and operational transparency.
They call for reforms, including body cameras for agents and judicial warrants for enforcement actions.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal stressed accountability, noting reforms are needed as Minnesota incidents heighten urgency.