The left rages at Democrats over "surrender" on ICE: "Absolutely pathetic"
Summary
House Democrats are under pressure from their progressive members not to agree to more funding for ICE, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. The disagreement could result in a shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. Democrats and Republicans have not yet reached an agreement on reforming ICE.Key Facts
- House Democrats face pressure not to fund ICE any further.
- The Department of Homeland Security may shut down if funding efforts fail.
- Congress passed a temporary funding bill for most of the government until September but kept DHS funded only until February 13.
- Democrats and the White House are trying to negotiate reforms for ICE and Customs and Border Protection.
- Some Republicans prefer expanding ICE operations instead of reforming it.
- Progressive Democrats express frustration over past compromises made by their party leaders.
- Some candidates and members of the public call for using the Democratic party's leverage more effectively.
- As of Tuesday, the DHS is close to a possible shutdown if no agreement is reached.
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