Senate Democrats press for ICE reforms as DHS shutdown talks continue
The Facts
- Senate Democrats said they want ICE reforms included in any deal to reopen the Department of Homeland Security.
- Republican negotiators advanced a proposal to fund most of DHS while leaving ICE enforcement and removal operations out of the initial funding package.
- The proposal was discussed after Senate Republicans met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday night.
- Trump has not given the emerging DHS deal a full endorsement and said he would take a close look at it.
- The DHS shutdown has lasted about 39 to 40 days, according to multiple reports.
- The shutdown has caused airport disruptions, including long TSA lines and pressure on unpaid workers.
- Some conservative Republicans also criticized the proposal, arguing it would cut or weaken ICE funding.
Context
What is the basic structure of the GOP proposal?
The proposal would fund most of DHS, including agencies such as TSA, while setting aside ICE enforcement and removal operations for a separate funding track Aol,Hill,Hill.
Why are Democrats resisting the deal?
Democrats said the Republican offer does not include the ICE reforms they want, and leaders such as Patty Murray and Chuck Schumer said they want modest reforms or a way to rein in ICE Aol,Aol,CBS News.
Why is there urgency to reach an agreement?
Reports say the shutdown has disrupted airport security operations and created long TSA lines, while unpaid workers were approaching another missed paycheck USA Today,CBS News,CNN Español.
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