Democrats’ 10 demands to ‘rein in’ ICE – the full list of proposed reforms

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Lucy CampbellFebruary 5, 2026 at 08:36 PM

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Democrats have issued 10 demands to Republicans in order to secure funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which oversees Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the US Border Patrol. The demands aim to "rein in" ICE tactics following fatal shootings of American citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis last month. The proposals include requiring judicial warrants for private property entries, prohibiting masks from being worn during enforcement, and protecting sensitive locations such as schools and medical facilities. Democrats also want to stop racial profiling, establish use-of-force standards, and ensure state and local coordination and oversight. Republicans have already ruled out many of the ideas, but Democrats plan to introduce legislation to codify their proposals. The demands must be met by February 13 for funding to lapse.

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United States 60% Minneapolis 60% Donald Trump 70% Renee Good 70% Alex Pretti 70% US Border Patrol 70% Hakeem Jeffries 80% Chuck Schumer 80% Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ×390% Department of Homeland Security ×290%

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ice 100% immigration enforcement 80% dhs 70% reforms 70% funding 60% use of force 60% racial profiling 50% judicial warrant 50% democrats 40% homeland security 40%