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Government Shutdown Showdown Over Immigration
January 20, 2026
With six appropriations bills unfunded and a January 30 deadline looming, Senate Democrats are blocking the $1.2 trillion spending package unless restrictions are placed on ICE enforcement operations. The standoff follows the longest shutdown in US history (43 days) that ended in November 2025 and centers on immigration policy disagreements amplified by the Minneapolis killings.
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“Democrats are not going to fund
“Democrats are ready to avoid a shutdown, but the DHS bill needs serious work
“Democrats would block the funding bill if DHS funding is included
“I oppose amnesty for illegal immigrants and believe that the first step towards stopping the illegal immigration problem is to secure our borders.
“It is truly a moral moment. I think we need to take a stand.
“Bottom line: I cannot vote for legislation that authorizes even more funding for Trump's lawless agents to terrorize our communities in my home
“We've got a level of funding that makes ICE bigger than a lot of militaries around the world.
“I'm agreeing we should have the government open right now. This is an unnecessary shutdown.
“she isn't sure what the 'end game' is in the dispute between President Donald Trump and Congress over funding for a border wall
“We have the votes in the House, Republicans and Democrats, together, to immediately pass immigration reform.