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Senate Approves $70B ICE Funding, Democrats Demand Reforms

4/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Senate passed FY 2026 budget resolution authorizing $70 billion for ICE and Border Patrol in a 50-48 vote.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the measure will keep borders secure, while Democrats refuse funding without reforms such as judicial warrants and mandatory officer ID after two protester shootings.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned the department has only one payroll left and could run out of funds before May's end.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 3, abolished racially discriminatory quotas established in the 1920s, significantly increasing immigration from Asia and Latin America. By the 1990s, over 1 million immigrants arrived annually, reshaping the U.S. demographic landscape and fueling ongoing debates about immigration policy and border security that persist today.

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Story summary

Senate passed FY 2026 budget resolution authorizing $70 billion for ICE and Border Patrol in a 50-48 vote.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the measure will keep borders secure, while Democrats refuse funding without reforms such as judicial warrants and mandatory officer ID after two protester shootings.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned the department has only one payroll left and could run out of funds before May's end.

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