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Congress Faces DHS Shutdown Over Immigration Reform Stalemate

2/12/2026

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Congress is nearing a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown as negotiations stall over immigration enforcement reforms.
Democrats press for reforms, including judicial warrants for arrests and limits on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.
Republicans reject these demands, arguing they would impede law enforcement.
Some Democrats propose a narrower DHS funding bill.
Lawmakers warn of disruptions to disaster response and air travel if no agreement is reached.

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Story summary

Congress is nearing a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown as negotiations stall over immigration enforcement reforms.
Democrats press for reforms, including judicial warrants for arrests and limits on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.
Republicans reject these demands, arguing they would impede law enforcement.
Some Democrats propose a narrower DHS funding bill.
Lawmakers warn of disruptions to disaster response and air travel if no agreement is reached.