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Top Dems in Congress list ICE constraints they want in funding bill

Schumer called for independent oversight and legal recourse as Democrats prepared to negotiate DHS funding.

Top Dems in Congress list ICE constraints they want in funding bill
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Feb 4, 2026
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House Democratic leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer outlined proposed limits on immigration enforcement as part of Department of Homeland Security funding talks. The measures include body cameras, restrictions on masks and warrants, and a ban on detaining or deporting U.S. citizens; lawmakers face a Feb. 13 funding deadline.

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Chuck Schumer
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Senate Democratic leader proposing immigration enforcement restrictions

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House Democratic leader proposing restrictions on immigration enforcement

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Patty Murray
D · WA · SEN

Senator identified as attending the press conference

Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House whose stated positions on masks and warrants drew criticism from Democratic leaders

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Republican leader who named Britt as the Republicans' lead negotiator

Katie Boyd Britt
R · AL · SEN

Senate Republican negotiator who said lawmakers might need another temporary DHS funding measure

Gary C. Peters
D · MI · SEN

Senator identified as attending the press conference

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Schumer and Jeffries Propose Immigration Enforcement Restrictions

Schumer and Jeffries outlined proposed restrictions on immigration enforcement as part of negotiations over Department of Homeland Security funding ahead of a Feb. 13 deadline. The proposals drew Republican criticism, and coverage described a funding lapse as a possibility. Center outlets largely present the restrictions as part of the funding negotiations, with some coverage stressing shutdown risk and differences between Schumer and Jeffries over an extension. Right-leaning outlets foreground Republican criticism, including claims that the demands are unrealistic.

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