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Jeffries Demands ICE Reforms to Secure DHS Funding

2/15/2026

Summary

Story summary

On February 15, 2026, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Democrats will not support funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without significant Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reforms.
He called for ICE reforms that would require judicial warrants for arrests and ban racial profiling.
White House border czar Tom Homan expressed concerns about rising assaults against ICE officers but rejected claims of racial profiling.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 3, abolished national origin quotas that had favored Northern and Western Europeans since the 1920s. This landmark legislation significantly increased immigration from Asia and Latin America, reshaping U.S. demographics. Hakeem Jeffries' recent call for ICE reforms highlights ongoing debates about immigration enforcement and civil rights, reflecting historical tensions in U.S. immigration policy.

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Story summary

On February 15, 2026, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Democrats will not support funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without significant Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reforms.
He called for ICE reforms that would require judicial warrants for arrests and ban racial profiling.
White House border czar Tom Homan expressed concerns about rising assaults against ICE officers but rejected claims of racial profiling.

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