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EXPLAINERNews|Donald TrumpWill killings by immigration agents cause another US government shutdown?The death of Alex Pretti has prompted a shift among Democratic senators, who are willing to risk a shutdown for reforms.

The United States is facing the possibility of a government shutdown due to Congress's inability to pass necessary funding legislation. Initially, it seemed that the deadline to pass a new spending package would be met without significant issues.…

ABy Amanda ParksJan 29, 20262 min read

The United States is facing the possibility of a government shutdown due to Congress's inability to pass necessary funding legislation. Initially, it seemed that the deadline to pass a new spending package would be met without significant issues. However, an impasse has developed as the deadline approaches.

The proposed legislation includes six separate bills aimed at funding the Department of Defense, Department of Labor, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Education, Department of Transportation, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of the Treasury, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). These are combined into a $1.2 trillion package approved by the House of Representatives.

To pass the funding legislation, Republicans will need a 60-vote majority in the 100-seat Senate. Currently, they control 53 seats, requiring the support of at least seven members of the Democratic caucus.

The new spending package proposes an additional $400 million for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention budget and $370 million more for its enforcement budget, compared to the previous year. This is in addition to a $170 billion allocation for DHS from last year's tax-and-spending law.

The United States is facing the possibility of a government shutdown due to Congress's inability to pass necessary funding legislation.
Amanda Parks · Thehackingpost

There has been significant opposition to the current funding bill due to the increase in ICE funding. Recent incidents involving ICE, including the shooting deaths of US citizens, have intensified scrutiny and criticism. Some Democrats have opposed the spending package, although a few have voted for it.

The recent shooting of Alex Pretti has led to a shift in sentiment among Democrats. Some Democratic senators have expressed their refusal to support the DHS funding as currently proposed. Proposals for reform include requiring judicial warrants for immigration arrests and mandating federal agents to wear identification.

Currently, only one Democrat, Senator John Fetterman, has pledged to support the funding package following recent events. The Democratic Party has yet to present specific demands to Republicans, who generally oppose a government shutdown.

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In conclusion, if the government experiences another shutdown, it may be attributed to the unresolved disputes over DHS funding and the lack of consensus on proposed reforms.

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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