US Senate passes $70bn funding plan for ICE, Border Patrol
Summary
The US Senate approved a $70 billion funding plan for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol to keep the Department of Homeland Security operating. The bill now goes to the House of Representatives and aims to fund the agencies for three years during President Donald Trump’s current term.Key Facts
- The Senate voted 50-48 to advance the $70 billion funding plan for ICE and Border Patrol.
- This plan aims to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, which has been partly shut down since February.
- Democrats opposed the bill due to concerns over immigration enforcement policies and recent protests.
- Republicans are using a budget reconciliation process to pass the bill with a simple majority, avoiding the usual 60-vote threshold.
- ICE is responsible for immigration arrests, detentions, and deportations in the US.
- The funding would cover the remainder of President Trump’s term, roughly three years.
- Senate Democrats proposed amendments to focus on lowering healthcare and household costs.
- The House Republican leaders want funding for ICE and Border Patrol before considering other Homeland Security funding bills.
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