Summary
House Democrats aim to end the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown by proposing a plan to fund all its sub-agencies, except the ones focused on immigration, such as ICE and Customs and Border Protection. They hope this move will push responsibility for the shutdown onto Republicans and prompt negotiations with the White House on immigration policy. To make this happen, they plan to file a discharge petition that could force a vote if supported by enough members.
Key Facts
- House Democrats propose funding DHS sub-agencies, except those related to immigration enforcement, to end the shutdown.
- The shutdown has lasted a month, impacting federal workers and services like airports.
- A discharge petition needs 218 signatures to force a vote in the House.
- Democrats blame Republicans for the shutdown and seek to negotiate on immigration enforcement.
- President Trump keeps ICE and CBP funded using a separate bill.
- The plan was discussed at a closed Democratic meeting, with many Democrats agreeing to support it.
- Democrats require four Republican signatures for the discharge petition to succeed.
- Some centrists within the party express concerns about the strategy.
