Source: Fortune
Summary
Democratic senators are opposing a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security following the shooting deaths of two individuals by ICE agents. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer stated Democrats will not provide votes to advance the appropriations bill if it includes DHS funding. The opposition puts Republican leaders in a difficult position as they need Democratic support to avoid a partial government shutdown. Some Democrats are calling for significant policy changes related to ICE operations and a full investigation into the shootings.
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The announcement sounds familiar.
Republican leaders face a tough negotiation as more Democrats stake out public opposition to DHS funding. Six of the twelve spending bills are pending, risking a lapse in funding. Schumer’s call for a rewrite signals a need for bipartisan compromise. Meanwhile, Democrats call for operational reforms that have become the centerpiece of recent debates.
Author: Evan Null
