Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Graham Pushes Bill to Fund ICE Amid Shutdown Crisis

3/26/2026

36 6 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Senator Lindsey Graham leads a Republican push for a unilateral bill to fund ICE and require voter ID.
The move aims to bypass the Senate filibuster through reconciliation.
The effort comes as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) remains shut down.
TSA workers face financial hardship, with many missing paychecks and struggling to afford basic needs.
Democrats remain hesitant to accept any deal that compromises ICE reforms.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 3, abolished national-origin quotas that favored European immigrants, significantly altering U.S. demographics. This legislation led to over 1 million annual immigrants from Asia and Latin America by the 1970s. Today, debates on immigration reform, including funding for ICE, continue to shape national policy and security.

1 of 2

Story summary

Senator Lindsey Graham leads a Republican push for a unilateral bill to fund ICE and require voter ID.
The move aims to bypass the Senate filibuster through reconciliation.
The effort comes as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) remains shut down.
TSA workers face financial hardship, with many missing paychecks and struggling to afford basic needs.
Democrats remain hesitant to accept any deal that compromises ICE reforms.

1 / 2