After a Democrat standoff, Trump signs $70bn immigration enforcement bill

President Donald Trump signed a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding bill into law on June 10, 2026, following a months-long legislative standoff with Democrats. The bill provides funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) for the remainder of Trump's term. Democrats initially opposed the bill after the killing of two US citizens during an immigration enforcement operation, demanding safeguards for officer conduct. Republicans ultimately passed the legislation using a budget reconciliation process, which required only a simple majority. Immigrant advocates have warned that the bill offers few restrictions on ICE and CBP amid Trump's mass deportation campaign, expressing concerns about increased detentions and potential for lawless actions.

President Donald Trump signed a bill into law that allocates nearly $70 billion to his immigration and deportation agenda through the end of his term. The legislation provides $38 billion for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and $26 billion for the Border Patrol, with an additional $5 billion for unforeseen costs. This funding, which will cover the next three years, was approved by House Republicans over Democratic objections following a six-month impasse over Department of Homeland Security funding. The impasse began after the January deaths of two U.S. citizens during federal immigration enforcement operations. The bill, which focuses exclusively on immigration enforcement, was passed after controversial proposals for White House security and compensation for allies were removed.

House Republicans have voted to advance a $70 billion bill that will fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through September 2029, aligning with the duration of Donald Trump's potential term. This party-line vote, 214-212, ends a months-long funding standoff that previously led to a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Secure America Act, which passed the Senate last week, allocates $38 billion to ICE, $26 billion to CBP, and $5 billion to DHS. Republicans framed the bill as a measure to secure borders and fund law enforcement, while Democrats opposed it, citing a lack of oversight and accountability. The legislation also navigated disputes over potential funds for Trump allies and White House security improvements.

The US House of Representatives has voted to end a 76-day partial government shutdown by approving a Senate-passed bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This action restores funding to much of DHS, concluding the longest shutdown in its history. The measure, supported by President Trump, reopens the agency but does not include new funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or US Border Patrol. Democrats had sought changes to immigration enforcement operations, and Republicans are expected to seek separate funding for those specific agencies. The bipartisan package now heads to President Trump for final approval.