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

Jeffries outlined proposed limits on ICE and urged judicial warrants and other changes to federal enforcement.

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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House Democratic leader proposing restrictions on immigration enforcement

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Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Democratic leader proposing immigration enforcement restrictions

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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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Jeffries and Schumer Outline Proposed Reforms to ICE

Jeffries and Schumer outlined proposed changes to immigration enforcement as part of negotiations over Department of Homeland Security funding, ahead of a Feb. 13 deadline. Center outlets focus on the proposals within the funding negotiations, while also covering the deadline, shutdown risk and differences among lawmakers. Right-leaning outlets foreground Republican criticism of the demands, with some presenting them as unrealistic.

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