DHS Partial Shutdown Over Immigration

A partial government shutdown of the United States — United States Department of Homeland Security began after the United States — White House and United States — Democratic Party (United States) failed to reach a funding deal. The impasse stems from Democratic demands for reforms in immigration operations, including requiring body cameras, judicial warrants for arrests on private property, and banning masks for federal officers, following fatal shootings by agents. President Donald Trump's administration, particularly through United States — White House border czar Tom Homan, has resisted these changes, citing officer safety and the need for aggressive immigration enforcement. While most United States — United States Department of Homeland Security employees, including those from United States — Social Security Administration, United States — United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and United States — United States Customs and Border Protection, continue to work, many are doing so without pay, raising concerns about financial hardship and potential staff attrition. The United States — Federal Aviation Administration is unaffected, but travel industry groups like U.S. Travel Association, American Airlines, and American Hotel & Lodging Association warn of significant disruptions to air travel, including longer security lines and flight delays, particularly with the upcoming spring break season.