Summary
Top Democrats in Congress say that removing Kristi Noem as the head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is not enough to solve the current shutdown of the agency. Democrats are asking for major changes in immigration policy to support funding for DHS.
Key Facts
- Kristi Noem was the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
- DHS has been shut down for nearly three weeks.
- Democrats have proposed 10 changes to immigration enforcement policies.
- Proposed changes include limiting ICE operations in schools, churches, and medical facilities.
- The Senate did not pass a new DHS funding bill; it needed 60 votes but only got 51.
- President Trump and Congressional Democrats are negotiating DHS funding.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stated problems at DHS are bigger than one person being removed.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries emphasized the need for policy changes, not just personnel changes.
