US lawmakers are on a collision course for another partial government shutdown due to disagreements over restrictions on immigration enforcement tactics.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and most of his caucus voted against a funding deal proposed by Senate Democrats and the White House, forcing them to reiterate their demands for reform at the Department of Homeland Security.
The main points are that Democrats want judicial warrants and an end to roving patrols, a ban on Immigration and Customs Enforcement wearing face masks, and new policies requiring agents to wear body cameras. They believe these measures will help prevent further incidents like fatal shootings involving federal law enforcement.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said they have had productive discussions with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, but there is still uncertainty over whether the parties can reach a deal.
Speaker Mike Johnson, however, is adamant that Democrats are being unreasonable. He believes that masked and lawless ICE agents should not be deployed in communities throughout America.
The government shutdown could impact far more than just immigration enforcement, including Transportation Security Administration, FEMA, the Coast Guard, and the Secret Service.
A lapse in funding at DHS would affect the agency's operations but won't cease its functions since it received a $75 billion infusion of funding over the next decade.
Lawmakers are working to reach an agreement by February 13. If they fail, the nation could face another partial government shutdown.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and most of his caucus voted against a funding deal proposed by Senate Democrats and the White House, forcing them to reiterate their demands for reform at the Department of Homeland Security.
The main points are that Democrats want judicial warrants and an end to roving patrols, a ban on Immigration and Customs Enforcement wearing face masks, and new policies requiring agents to wear body cameras. They believe these measures will help prevent further incidents like fatal shootings involving federal law enforcement.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said they have had productive discussions with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, but there is still uncertainty over whether the parties can reach a deal.
Speaker Mike Johnson, however, is adamant that Democrats are being unreasonable. He believes that masked and lawless ICE agents should not be deployed in communities throughout America.
The government shutdown could impact far more than just immigration enforcement, including Transportation Security Administration, FEMA, the Coast Guard, and the Secret Service.
A lapse in funding at DHS would affect the agency's operations but won't cease its functions since it received a $75 billion infusion of funding over the next decade.
Lawmakers are working to reach an agreement by February 13. If they fail, the nation could face another partial government shutdown.
. I mean, can we really blame them for wanting to see what's going on behind the scenes? And yeah, maybe having masked agents roaming around in communities is a little unsettling 
. But at the same time, Speaker Mike Johnson seems kinda rigid about it 
. Like, shouldn't they be open to compromise or something? 
. Meanwhile, people are going to get hurt because of their infighting over immigration enforcement tactics 
. I mean, I get it, there's a lot at stake, but come on! Can't they just find some common ground? And what's with the Speaker saying that ICE agents should wear body cameras? Like, is he serious? 
The fact that this has to be negotiated like it's some kind of deal-breaker is ridiculous 
Another partial gov't shutdown looming because people can't agree on how to deal with immigration enforcement. It's like, can't we all just get along and figure out a solution that works for everyone? 
And what about the TSA, FEMA, Coast Guard, and Secret Service? Do they really get a free pass just because they're not part of DHS? 
i mean, come on, $75 billion is a lot of money but do they really think it's infinite? 
anyway, i guess the gov shutdown thing could be kinda interesting to watch from the sidelines... maybe i'll just grab some popcorn and wait for Feb 13th 
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. And on the other hand, I can see where the Republicans are coming from too - they don't want to compromise on the enforcement side of things 
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. This is just getting outta hand 
... let's keep our fingers crossed 
I'm so worried about what's happening with the government shutdown... it sounds like everyone is super stressed and divided. 
. But at the same time, I feel for Speaker Mike Johnson's concerns about masked agents in communities - it's understandable he'd want those situations to be handled with care 
It's gonna be so stressful if they don't reach an agreement by Feb 13... 
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. And the American people are getting caught in the middle 
I'm rooting for Hakeem Jeffries, he seems like the only adult in the room right now. 
- transparency is key!
. Can't they just find a way to balance public safety with some of the concerns people have?
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. And now the government shutdown thing has become a whole other issue with TSA, FEMA, Coast Guard, Secret Service... it's getting too much 
. Let's hope they can reach an agreement soon!