Summary
Senator Chris Murphy from Connecticut plans to propose major changes to how the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) operates, focusing on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) practices. The proposal includes more oversight on ICE activities and aims to restrict certain enforcement methods. Democrats are discussing using the upcoming DHS funding bill to push for these changes.
Key Facts
- Senator Chris Murphy aims to introduce reforms requiring ICE officers to get warrants for arrests.
- The proposal includes banning the use of masks during enforcement operations.
- There is a focus on keeping Border Patrol officers at the border after an ICE incident in Minneapolis.
- The plan seeks to limit the use of firearms by ICE in non-criminal situations and require agents to wear IDs.
- Democrats are considering using the DHS funding bill to enforce these changes.
- The funding for DHS is set to expire on January 30.
- Democratic leaders have ruled out a government shutdown to push these changes.
- Negotiations involve lawmakers from states with significant DHS agent presence.
