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Homeland Security shutdown grows more likely as Republicans rebuff Democrats' ICE demands

Schumer defended the Democrats’ proposed restrictions and said Republicans should explain their objections.

Homeland Security shutdown grows more likely as Republicans rebuff Democrats' ICE demands
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Democrats’ demands for restrictions on immigration enforcement were unrealistic, while Democratic leaders said they would oppose DHS funding without changes. With the sides far apart, a shutdown starting Feb. 14 is becoming more likely.

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Chuck Schumer D · NY · SEN

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Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Minority Leader advocating restrictions on federal immigration enforcement

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John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader opposing Democrats’ demands in DHS funding negotiations

Thune's version of this story ↗

House Minority Leader advocating restrictions on federal immigration enforcement

Jeffries's version of this story ↗
Christopher Murphy
D · CT · SEN

Senator arguing Republicans are responsible for preventing a shutdown

John Barrasso
R · WY · SEN

Senator opposing the Democratic proposals

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose administration is negotiating over DHS funding and immigration enforcement

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

Senator proposing separate funding for some DHS agencies

Katie Boyd Britt
R · AL · SEN

Senator helping lead negotiations and opposing the Democratic demands

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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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