March 25, 2026

DHS deal in limbo as Democrats demand tougher ICE crackdown despite GOP compromise

Senate Democrats rejected a Republican framework to reopen DHS as the shutdown entered its 39th day, saying the offer still lacks the ICE reforms they demand.

DHS deal in limbo as Democrats demand tougher ICE crackdown despite GOP compromise

TL;DR

  • Senate Democrats rejected a Republican framework aimed at reopening the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
  • The Republican offer was designed to separate immigration enforcement funding and include operational reforms.
  • Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, stated they will send a counter-offer that includes significant reforms.
  • Republicans expressed frustration, believing the offer met Democratic demands for baseline funding of enforcement operations.
  • Democrats seek stringent reforms for ICE and CBP, arguing that enforcement issues extend beyond Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO).
  • President Trump's demand to combine DHS funding with the SAVE America Act previously chilled talks.
  • Senators noted that ensuring funding for other DHS divisions (HSI and CBP) does not augment enforcement posed a challenge.
  • The shutdown had entered its 39th day, impacting federal workers, airport lines, and homeland security concerns.

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