A potential government shutdown looms as Senate Democrats demand restrictions on immigration enforcement following recent fatal shootings by ICE and Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis. Despite a shutdown, ICE operations are expected to continue, as they are deemed “excepted” workers and funded by a $75 billion allocation from last year. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer indicates a willingness to pass other appropriations bills if separated from DHS funding. The funding impasse could lead to the second federal shutdown in four months during Trump’s presidency.
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