Fetterman Opposes Shutdown; Democrats Block ICE Funding Bill

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., expressed his opposition to a government shutdown while discussing Democratic resistance to funding the Department of Homeland Security, citing concerns over immigration enforcement tactics. He emphasized the negative impacts of previous shutdowns on military pay and urged for a debate on ICE reforms rather than defunding the agency. Fetterman condemned the recent fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a federal agent, arguing that such tragedies should not justify a shutdown. He advocates for deporting criminals while supporting pathways to citizenship for hardworking migrants.

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