"Schumer has demanded that Republicans separate the DHS funding bill from five other spending bills for many other agencies and said Democrats would vote for those bills to keep the government open. They want to negotiate sweeping changes to how ICE operates in exchange for passing the DHS funding measure, including an outside investigation into the killing of protester Alex Pretti, improved training for dealing with protestors and bystanders. and forcing agents to stop wearing masks to obscure their identity."
"Republicans so far are pushing ahead with plans to force a vote on the entire package, including the DHS spending bill, on Thursday. If that fails as expected, they may engage in negotiations with Democrats about possible solutions. Ironically, the unpopular ICE operation in Minnesota could continue even if there is a shutdown because agents are deemed essential government employees."
Senate negotiations stalled as Republicans and Democrats remained deadlocked over Department of Homeland Security funding that includes money for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. A federal government shutdown is likely Saturday morning unless President Trump and Republicans reach an agreement with Democrats. Senate Democrats, led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, refuse to pass the DHS budget without rewriting it and demand separation of the DHS bill from other spending bills. Democrats seek sweeping changes to ICE operations, including an outside investigation into the killing of Alex Pretti, improved training, and banning agents from wearing masks. Republicans plan a full-package vote Thursday but may negotiate if that vote fails. ICE agents would continue operations during a shutdown because they are deemed essential employees.
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