Senate Democrats block DHS funding over immigration tactics

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Robert Tait in WashingtonFebruary 12, 2026 at 11:42 PM

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Senate Democrats blocked a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding package due to concerns over the Trump administration's immigration enforcement tactics. The vote, which failed to reach the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster, occurred amid ongoing tensions following the deaths of two people in Minneapolis involving federal agents. Democrats sought reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, including requiring agents to wear identification and body cameras, and restricting operations near sensitive locations. Republicans opposed some changes, citing concerns about hindering agents. While a DHS shutdown is likely, ICE's operations are unlikely to be significantly impacted due to existing funding levels.

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Alex Pretti 40% Renee Good 40% Customs and Border Protection (CPB) 50% House of Representatives 50% Tom Homan 60% Chuck Schumer 60% Donald Trump 70% Minneapolis ×270% United States 80% United States Senate ×280% Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ×390% Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ×795%

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dhs funding 90% immigration and customs enforcement (ice) 80% senate democrats 70% immigration tactics 70% trump administration 60% body cameras 50% border czar 50% federal agents 40%

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