WATCH LIVE: Trump signs the $70 billion Secure America Act for immigration enforcement
Summary
The House passed a $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement, which now goes to President Donald Trump for his signature. The bill supports agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol for the next three years.Key Facts
- The bill allocates nearly $70 billion for immigration enforcement.
- It passed the House by a narrow vote of 214 to 212.
- Republicans used their majority to pass the bill despite Democratic objections.
- President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill into law on Wednesday.
- The bill funds Homeland Security agencies, including $38 billion for ICE and $26 billion for Border Patrol.
- It also includes $5 billion to cover unexpected expenses related to immigration enforcement.
- The funding is frontloaded to keep money flowing continuously for the next three years.
- The administration aims to deport about 1 million people per year using this funding.
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