Senate begins voting on bill to fund ICE, Border Patrol as Democrats try to derail it
Summary
The U.S. Senate has started voting on a bill to provide about $70 billion in funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Border Patrol for three years, covering the rest of President Donald Trump’s term. Democrats have blocked this funding for months, seeking policy changes after protests involving federal agents, and plan to offer amendments to stop certain provisions, including a settlement fund for Trump’s allies.Key Facts
- The bill aims to fund ICE and Border Patrol through the end of President Trump’s current term.
- Democrats have blocked the funding in protest, demanding changes after the fatal shootings of two protesters by federal agents in January.
- The settlement fund for Trump’s allies involved in political disputes is worth $1.776 billion.
- Democrats want an amendment to eliminate this settlement fund and send the funding bill back for review.
- Senate Republicans use a special process to avoid needing Democratic votes to pass the funding bill.
- There was a $1 billion proposal for White House security in the bill that was later removed after opposition.
- Acting Attorney General said the settlement fund would not move forward, but President Trump expressed uncertainty about its status.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune emphasized keeping the bill focused on funding ICE and Border Patrol without extra issues.
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