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Kelly to vote against funding Homeland Security
Sen. Kelly opposes DHS budget citing fatal shootings and abuses by federal agents; promotes bill to limit force and require body cameras, co-sponsored by Sen. Gallego.
- On January 28, 2026, Senator Mark Kelly announced he will vote no on the Department of Homeland Security budget this week during a Senate floor speech framing the decision as a response to agency conduct.
- According to Kelly, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement recently conducted raids at a Phoenix sports bar and a video showed officers spraying a woman, plus fatal shootings of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis and Renee Good in Minnesota.
- Kelly promoted the Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act, co-sponsored by Sen. Ruben Gallego, which limits immigration agents' use of force, restricts tear gas, flash-bang grenades, pepper balls, and requires body cameras.
- Calling for removal of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller, Kelly said two Americans were killed by federal actions, and accused the administration of lying and slandering victims.
- Kelly urged senators to demand reforms and used his bill to signal possible increased U.S. Senate oversight, while The Center Square reported no reply from DHS or the White House and noted Vice President JD Vance addressed related issues earlier.
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