Summary
Democratic lawmakers are urging the Senate to stop funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after a federal agent killed a man in Minneapolis. This incident marks the second such fatal shooting in the city this month. Some Democrats argue that DHS, particularly its Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) division, should not receive more funds because of these events.
Key Facts
- Democrats are calling for the Senate to not fund DHS after a man named Alex Pretti was killed by federal agents in Minneapolis.
- This was the second fatal shooting linked to immigration officers in Minneapolis this month.
- A $64.4 billion DHS funding bill has advanced in the House, with about $10 billion allocated for ICE.
- DHS stated the latest incident involved an individual confronting agents with a handgun, who resisted when agents tried to disarm him.
- Minneapolis Police noted the deceased was a lawful gun owner.
- The DHS funding bill needs 60 Senate votes to pass, and Republicans hold a 53-seat majority, requiring Democratic support to succeed.
- Lawmakers have also called for the impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem over these events.
- The House-approved funding bill warns that ending DHS funding would impact disaster relief and security agencies.
