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Legislation Proposed to Cut $140 Billion from ICE and DHS Funding

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated oct 19

The latest in this situation

  1. House Democrats plan to defund ICE operations.
  2. Proposed legislation seeks to abolish ICE and reroute funding from the Department of Homeland Security.
  3. Calls for accountability for ICE operations, with Omar introducing legislation and Craig echoing concerns.

How it started

1 report, 1 independent, last reported Sep 22. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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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.

From legalinsurrection.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

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.

From legalinsurrection.com

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 effects

These 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

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  1. Proposed legislation seeks to abolish ICE and reroute funding from the Department of Homeland Security.Sub-event
  2. Political pressure mounts on DHS/ICE regarding operational funding and accountability.1 source

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