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Speaker Johnson Criticizes Democrats' Immigration Funding Agenda

3/28/2026

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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) criticized Democrats' stance on immigration funding at a March 27, 2026 press conference.
He said Republicans oppose any efforts to reopen borders or halt deportations of criminal illegal immigrants.
Johnson claimed Senate Democrats are using the funding process to push a radical agenda.
He announced a plan to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and end the government shutdown with a continuing resolution.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) criticized Democrats' stance on immigration funding at a March 27, 2026 press conference.
He said Republicans oppose any efforts to reopen borders or halt deportations of criminal illegal immigrants.
Johnson claimed Senate Democrats are using the funding process to push a radical agenda.
He announced a plan to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and end the government shutdown with a continuing resolution.