Following a recent partial government shutdown, Democrats and Republicans are at an impasse over immigration enforcement reforms, prompted by two fatal shootings involving federal law enforcement in Minneapolis. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stress the urgency of bipartisan negotiations ahead of a funding deadline for the Department of Homeland Security on February 13. Democrats are demanding significant changes, including judicial warrants and body cameras for agents, while Republicans resist certain proposals. As discussions progress, neither side has yet formalized their legislative proposals, raising concerns about a potential government shutdown.
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