Democrats Threaten DHS Funding Over ICE

Democrats are threatening to block funding for the United States — United States Department of Homeland Security unless 'dramatic changes' are made to United States — United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement and United States — United States Customs and Border Protection. This demand follows the shooting deaths of two protesters by federal agents in United States — Minneapolis in January. Key United States — Democratic Party (United States) leaders, Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, are pushing for reforms including body cameras, an end to agent masking, stricter use of judicial warrants, and a uniform code of conduct. President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week extension of funding to allow for negotiations. While Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has ordered body cameras for agents in United States — Minneapolis, Republicans, including Mike Johnson and John Thune, are pushing back on other Democratic demands, citing concerns about agent safety and the complexity of judicial warrants. The United States — Republican Party (United States) also seeks to add their own priorities, such as voter registration requirements and restrictions on sanctuary cities. The negotiations are described as difficult, with a resolution uncertain within the two-week timeframe.