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Democrats Challenge Trump's Immigration Policies Amid Stalled Negotiations

2/4/2026

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Democratic lawmakers held a forum on agents' use of force under U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policies, hearing from affected Americans.
No Department of Homeland Security officials attended.
Trump agreed to separate DHS funding from a larger spending bill for two weeks while discussing potential immigration rules.
Negotiations face challenges as Republicans oppose some Democratic demands, including unmasking agents and warrants, while some Republicans back body cameras and accountability measures.

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Democratic lawmakers held a forum on agents' use of force under U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policies, hearing from affected Americans.
No Department of Homeland Security officials attended.
Trump agreed to separate DHS funding from a larger spending bill for two weeks while discussing potential immigration rules.
Negotiations face challenges as Republicans oppose some Democratic demands, including unmasking agents and warrants, while some Republicans back body cameras and accountability measures.