The potential of a partial government shutdown is increasing as Congress is nearing a funding deadline for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Pressure is mounting from Democratic leaders to reform Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
• Congress must secure DHS funding by Friday, February 13, or face furloughs for TSA, FAA, and FEMA workers and delays in disaster aid.
• Democratic leaders, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, are pushing for specific reforms related to ICE practices.
• Current proposals from Democrats include requiring ICE to use masks and body cameras and the necessity of judicial warrants for immigration enforcement.
• Jeffries expressed concerns over ICE's operations, stating they are "out of control," while CNN noted that ICE is adequately funded through previous legislation.
• Senate Majority Leader John Thune highlighted a lack of time for Congress to finalize a funding agreement and indicated that negotiations have been unproductive.
• Increasing tensions between Democrats and Republicans are leading to predictions of a 70% chance of a potential shutdown beginning Saturday.
As the deadline approaches, the impasse over DHS funding and ICE reforms raises concerns about government operations and worker furloughs, with both parties accusing each other of poor negotiation practices.
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