Legislation Proposed to Cut $140 Billion from ICE and DHS Funding
What happened
Rep. Ilhan Omar introduced the Make ICE Pay Act, which aims to strip nearly $140 billion from ICE and CBP funding allocated to the Department of Homeland Security via the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR-1). The legislation proposes redirecting these funds to communities impacted by DHS operations. Rep. Angie Craig echoed these sentiments, citing the financial impacts of Operation Metro Surge.
Why it matters
The proposed bill targets a massive reduction in operational funding for ICE and DHS. Omar stated that operations like Operation Metro Surge caused damage to businesses and cities, costing Minneapolis nearly $700 million. The legislation seeks to force ICE to pay for the damage left by its operations.
Who's involved
- Ilhan OmarIntroduced the Make ICE Pay Act, seeking to redirect ICE funding.
- ICEThe agency targeted by the proposed $140 billion funding cut.
- DHSThe parent agency whose funding streams are targeted by the legislation.
- HouseThe legislative body where the accountability bill was introduced.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- ICESpeculative
ICE might face a reduction in revenue due to the proposed $140 billion funding cut.
- DHSSpeculative
The Department of Homeland Security could face a reduction in operational funding streams.
- Homeland Security InvestigationsSpeculative
Homeland Security Investigations could see a reduction in funding due to cuts to the parent DHS agency.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Proposed legislation seeks to abolish ICE and reroute funding from the Department of Homeland Security.Sub-event
Political pressure mounts on DHS/ICE regarding operational funding and accountability.1 source
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Related events
- ICE conducted operations across multiple states including Maine, North Carolina, Minnesota, Louisiana, and Illinois, while Ilhan Omar proposed a bill to hold ICE accountable.
- Andy Kim conducted oversight into DHS/ICE operations while Mikie Sherrill challenged DHS regarding ICE practices.
- Substack reported on DHS misconduct, noting that DHS employs and retains ICE agents.
- DHS is carrying out ICE operations, with Koniag Services holding a $17.5M contract.
- Robert Held demanded accountability from the Department of Homeland Security regarding ICE facilities in Broadview.