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Senate Democrats Block ICE Funding Amid Ongoing Shutdown

4/2/2026

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Senate Democrats oppose funding for ICE and CBP without immigration reforms.
House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, insist on funding ICE and CBP in any Department of Homeland Security (DHS) bill.
The shutdown extends into week seven, leaving DHS employees unpaid.
Some Senate Republicans urge that recess be canceled, arguing lawmakers should not reward obstruction.
A second funding package is under discussion, but it may face an election-year hurdle.

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Senate Democrats oppose funding for ICE and CBP without immigration reforms.
House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, insist on funding ICE and CBP in any Department of Homeland Security (DHS) bill.
The shutdown extends into week seven, leaving DHS employees unpaid.
Some Senate Republicans urge that recess be canceled, arguing lawmakers should not reward obstruction.
A second funding package is under discussion, but it may face an election-year hurdle.