US EditionDemocrats lay out immigration enforcement demands to avert shutdown
Senate Democrats seek enforceable ICE reforms including body cameras and ID requirements, threatening to block funding and trigger a government shutdown, citing recent federal agent shootings.
- Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer outlined demands for immigration enforcement reforms to prevent a government shutdown, including new conduct regulations and body camera use.
- Democrats stated they will withhold votes needed by Republicans to keep the government open unless significant changes are made to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- Schumer emphasized that Democrats are united behind what they termed 'commonsense reforms' and urged Republicans and the White House to act.
- Without meeting these demands, Democrats plan to block the spending bill, potentially leading to a government shutdown at midnight on Friday.
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Government shutdown threat grows as Democrats demand immigration enforcement reforms
Senate Majority Leader John Thune speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 28, 2026. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom)WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate was unable to advance a funding package Thursday, pushing the federal government closer to a partial shutdown as Democrats press for restrictions on immigration enforcement. The 45-55 vote needed at least 60 senators to agree to move forward with debate on the six appropriations bills …
Will There Be a Government Shutdown? Odds and Latest Updates
Will there be a 2026 government shutdown? The clash over ICE tactics and DHS funding has Trump and Senate leaders scrambling to avoid a partial shutdown that would start at midnight Friday. Here are the shutdown odds and the latest updates.
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Voice of AlexandriaDemocrats are poised to trigger shutdown if White House won't meet demands for ICE restrictions
Senate Democrats are poised to block legislation that would fund the Department of Homeland Security and several other agencies. That would bring the government a step closer to a partial shutdown if Republicans and the White House don't agree to…
The United States came closer on Thursday to a partial paralysis of the federal administration after the failure in the Senate of a budget text, due to the opposition of the Democrats calling for stricter supervision of the immigration police.
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