Senate Approves DHS Funding Without ICE, Ending Shutdown Crisis
The US Senate has passed a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, excluding ICE, after a government shutdown caused chaos at airports nationwide. Learn how this compromise legislation aims to restore order.
The United States Senate has approved a bill that will provide funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), but notably exclude funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This comes after a partial government shutdown that triggered massive disruption at airports across the country, with over 50,000 TSA agents forced to work without pay.
The new legislation, which still needs to be approved by the House of Representatives, will ensure that vital agencies like the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and most of the DHS can continue operations. However, the exclusion of ICE funding represents a significant compromise in the ongoing debate over immigration policy and border security.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Deutsche Welle
