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Economy|PoliticsUS Homeland Security Department’s funding negotiations stallDemocrats have called for a ban on immigration agents wearing masks and are pushing for increased oversight of their operations.

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) experienced a funding lapse, resulting in a partial government shutdown as of Sat, Feb 13, 2026. This marks the third such occurrence during President Donald Trump's second term, with negotiations…

HBy Hazel CaldwellFeb 17, 20261 min read

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) experienced a funding lapse, resulting in a partial government shutdown as of Sat, Feb 13, 2026. This marks the third such occurrence during President Donald Trump's second term, with negotiations between political parties currently stalled. Congress will not reconvene until Tue, Feb 23, 2026.

During the shutdown, essential operations at DHS will continue, although budget cuts will affect several agencies, including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the U.S. Coast Guard.

At U.S. airports, 2,933 out of 64,130 TSA employees have been furloughed. The remaining personnel, comprising 95% of the workforce, will continue to work without pay until funding is restored.

Democratic representatives have submitted a list of ten demands for reforming immigration enforcement. Their requests include:

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) experienced a funding lapse, resulting in a partial government shutdown as of Sat, Feb 13, 2026.
Hazel Caldwell · Thehackingpost

Increased oversight of DHS activities. Prohibiting DHS officers from entering private property without a judicial warrant. Requiring verification of non-citizen status before detention. Mandating visible identification and clear uniforms for DHS officers. Restricting enforcement actions near sensitive locations such as courts, medical facilities, and schools.

Additionally, Democrats advocate for improved coordination between federal, state, and local agencies, following recent incidents in Minneapolis.

House of Representatives Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries emphasized the need for reforms to prevent further loss of life and ensure accountability within ICE. In contrast, Tom Homan, the border chief under President Trump, described the Democratic demands as "unreasonable". Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma characterized the Democrat's actions as "political theatre".

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Further discussions and negotiations are anticipated once Congress resumes session on Tue, Feb 23, 2026.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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