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It’s very likely that this immigration battle will force the Department of Homeland Security to shut down. And while the operation in Minnesota winds down, the Trump administration says the state is now safer and that the immigration crackdown across the country is far from over. Next week we’re going to deploy. The officers here in detail back to their home stations or other areas of the country are needed. But we’re going to continue to enforce immigration law. That’s what the American people voted for. While border czar Tom Homan says the surge of immigration enforcement in Minnesota is ending, Governor Tim Wall says it has left the state with deep damage and *** long road to recovery. In Washington, immigration enforcement is also top of mind. Today, *** group of senators grilled top immigration officials over the enforcement tactics as lawmakers from both sides. Stare down *** midnight deadline tomorrow to fund those same agencies under the Homeland Security Department, but the two sides appear deadlocked. Democrats say they won’t vote to fund the department without meaningful immigration reform, but Republicans, including President Donald Trump, have warned some of the demands would be hard to approve. Funding for ICE and the Department of Homeland Security should not move forward. In the absence of dramatic changes that are bold, meaningful, and transformational, period. Full stop. I’m not sure if Democrats thought the White House would just accede to every one of their demands. Or what But they cannot reasonably expect to reach an agreement without actual negotiation with give and take from both sides. House and Senate lawmakers are set to leave Washington for *** 10 day break, meaning that the shutdown is almost certain at this point. That could impact things like worker paychecks, as well as FEMA’s response to future disasters. Reporting in Washington, I’m Amy Liu.
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Immigration crackdown ends in Minnesota as another partial government shutdown looms
On Thursday, border czar Tom Homan announced the end of the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota, while a separate immigration battle in D.C. threatens a DHS shutdown.
White House border czar Tom Homan announced the end of the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota on Thursday, adding that a wind-down of federal agents in the state was already underway. “Next week, we’re going to deploy the officers here in detail back to their home stations or to other areas of the country where they’re needed,” Homan said in a press conference. “But, we’re going to continue to enforce immigration law. That’s what the American people voted for.”While Homan called the operation a “success” that made Minnesota safer, Gov. Tim Walz said the surge left his state with “deep damage” and a “long road to recovery.” In Washington, D.C., immigration enforcement remains a priority as two committees grilled top officials over their tactics this week, and Congress faces a Friday midnight deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). However, negotiations appear deadlocked. Democrats insist they won’t vote to fund DHS without meaningful immigration reform.”Funding for ICE and DHS should not move forward in the absence of dramatic changes that are bold, meaningful, and transformational. Period full stop,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said.Republicans, including President Donald Trump, have warned that some Democratic demands would be “hard to approve.””I’m not sure if Democrats expected the White House to just cede to every one of their demands, but they cannot reasonably expect to reach an agreement without actual negotiations and give and take from both sides,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said.Though they’re far apart, a deal is still possible, according to congressional leaders. Democrats sent a list of 10 demands, including a ban on face masks for federal agents, visible identification, and greater use of judicial warrants for arrests. The White House reportedly sent an offer back on Wednesday, described by Republicans as “concessions,” though details were not publicly revealed. If a deal is struck, lawmakers could be called back from recess to vote.With the House and Senate set to leave for a 10-day break, a DHS shutdown now appears likely. The prospect is fueling concerns about TSA workers’ paychecks and FEMA’s disaster response. Watch the latest coverage on the DHS shutdown:
White House border czar Tom Homan announced the end of the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota on Thursday, adding that a wind-down of federal agents in the state was already underway.
“Next week, we’re going to deploy the officers here in detail back to their home stations or to other areas of the country where they’re needed,” Homan said in a press conference. “But, we’re going to continue to enforce immigration law. That’s what the American people voted for.”
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While Homan called the operation a “success” that made Minnesota safer, Gov. Tim Walz said the surge left his state with “deep damage” and a “long road to recovery.”
In Washington, D.C., immigration enforcement remains a priority as two committees grilled top officials over their tactics this week, and Congress faces a Friday midnight deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
However, negotiations appear deadlocked. Democrats insist they won’t vote to fund DHS without meaningful immigration reform.
“Funding for ICE and DHS should not move forward in the absence of dramatic changes that are bold, meaningful, and transformational. Period full stop,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said.
Republicans, including President Donald Trump, have warned that some Democratic demands would be “hard to approve.”
“I’m not sure if Democrats expected the White House to just cede to every one of their demands, but they cannot reasonably expect to reach an agreement without actual negotiations and give and take from both sides,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said.
Though they’re far apart, a deal is still possible, according to congressional leaders. Democrats sent a list of 10 demands, including a ban on face masks for federal agents, visible identification, and greater use of judicial warrants for arrests.
The White House reportedly sent an offer back on Wednesday, described by Republicans as “concessions,” though details were not publicly revealed. If a deal is struck, lawmakers could be called back from recess to vote.
With the House and Senate set to leave for a 10-day break, a DHS shutdown now appears likely. The prospect is fueling concerns about TSA workers’ paychecks and FEMA’s disaster response.
Watch the latest coverage on the DHS shutdown:
