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Senate Republicans Propose $140 Billion Immigration Enforcement Plan

4/21/2026

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The Senate Republicans unveiled a $140 billion plan to fund immigration enforcement for three years, targeting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol.
Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham says robust funding is needed amid rising threats.
The Senate is expected to vote on the budget blueprint soon, with Senator John Kennedy warning it may be the last chance for reconciliation and Senator Rand Paul urging reduced spending.

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The Senate Republicans unveiled a $140 billion plan to fund immigration enforcement for three years, targeting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol.
Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham says robust funding is needed amid rising threats.
The Senate is expected to vote on the budget blueprint soon, with Senator John Kennedy warning it may be the last chance for reconciliation and Senator Rand Paul urging reduced spending.