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Jeffries Opposes DHS Funding, Citing Legislative Malpractice

3/26/2026

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) has shifted on DHS funding, arguing that full funding would be a failure of Congress and urging immigration-enforcement reforms.
Jeffries described failing to fund DHS as "legislative malpractice" in 2015.
The funding standoff has delayed air travel and left TSA workers with pay issues.
Jeffries will vote against DHS funding, aligning with Democrats, while Johnson struggles to advance amid Senate filibuster.

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) has shifted on DHS funding, arguing that full funding would be a failure of Congress and urging immigration-enforcement reforms.
Jeffries described failing to fund DHS as "legislative malpractice" in 2015.
The funding standoff has delayed air travel and left TSA workers with pay issues.
Jeffries will vote against DHS funding, aligning with Democrats, while Johnson struggles to advance amid Senate filibuster.