"Eight Republicans joined all Democrats in defeating the measure, which the House previously approved with broad bipartisan support. It was set to coast to President Trump's desk until Border Patrol agents fatally shot Alex Pretti on Jan. 24, leading to demands from Senate Democrats that more restrictions be placed on the Homeland Security Department's immigration enforcement efforts as part of the agency's funding bill."
"Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., subsequently laid out his caucus' demands for DHS reforms, including the removal of masks by DHS law enforcement personnel, mandated use of body cameras, a requirement for third-party warrants to enter homes, the end of roving patrols in metropolitan areas by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and more uniform restrictions on use of force by federal agents. Democrats have engaged the White House on those requests and are currently negotiating a path forward."
"Lawmakers in both parties have expressed an openness carving out DHS appropriations and passing the other five spending bills still outstanding. Such a package would fund the departments of Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, State and Treasury, as well as other related agencies. Under the plan, Congress would approve a stopgap continuing resolution for DHS to allow for negotiations to continue."
The Senate rejected spending bills funding roughly half of federal agencies, putting the government on track for a shutdown this weekend. Eight Republicans joined all Democrats in defeating the measure after Border Patrol agents fatally shot Alex Pretti, prompting Senate Democrats to demand additional Homeland Security restrictions. Democrats seek reforms including removal of masks by DHS law enforcement, mandated body cameras, third-party warrants for home entry, and an end to ICE roving metropolitan patrols. Lawmakers are negotiating and may carve out DHS funding while passing the other five appropriations bills with a stopgap. Any Senate deal must return to a House currently in recess.
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