Senate Splits DHS Funding as Democrats Demand Body Cameras and Warrants for ICE
Democrats blocked $1.3 trillion in spending to force immigration enforcement guardrails
Key Concepts
Essential concepts and terms to understand this topic
Immigration Sanctuary Cities
Jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Intelligence Oversight
Congressional and executive mechanisms to monitor and legally control intelligence agency operations.
Sanctuary City
Cities that limit local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration agents to protect residents from ICE enforcement.
Congressional Oversight
Congressional authority to investigate the executive branch and compel compliance with subpoenas.
Social Media Surveillance
Government monitoring of individuals' social media accounts and posts for enforcement purposes.
Key People
4CS
Chuck Schumer
Senator, Articulated the Democratic demands
Patty Murray
Senator, Confirmed the DHS bill lacks votes
John Thune
Senator, Negotiated the agreement
Donald Trump
Approved the DHS separation
What you can do
Contact your senator and state your position on body cameras, warrant requirements, and use-of-force rules
Request a copy of the two-week continuing resolution and any side agreements from your senator's office
Track the final DHS bill provisions on House and Senate committee websites through Feb. 13