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News|PoliticsUS Department of Homeland Security to go into shutdown due to funding lapseThe impasse comes as Trump’s Democratic rivals demand reforms to immigration operations after deadly shootings in Minnesota.

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is projected to face a funding shortfall due to the absence of a budget agreement in Congress, which may lead to a partial government shutdown. The Senate adjourned without passing budget…

MBy Megan ForbesFeb 14, 20261 min read

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is projected to face a funding shortfall due to the absence of a budget agreement in Congress, which may lead to a partial government shutdown. The Senate adjourned without passing budget legislation for DHS, and the House of Representatives had begun its recess.

The shutdown of DHS is anticipated to occur when current funding expires at midnight in Washington, DC, on Saturday (05:00 GMT). This situation arises partly from disagreements over immigration enforcement practices.

On February 4, Democratic congressional leaders presented demands for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which include prohibiting agents from wearing masks, banning racial profiling, and ending raids on sensitive locations. The absence of these reforms led Democrats to withhold support for the funding legislation.

The Republican Party, which holds a majority in both the Senate and House, has rejected these demands. The Senate's legislative process requires a 60-vote threshold to pass significant legislation, which was not met as only 52 senators supported the funding bill.

The Senate adjourned without passing budget legislation for DHS, and the House of Representatives had begun its recess.
Megan Forbes · Thehackingpost

Potential Consequences of the Shutdown

If the shutdown continues, it may result in federal employees working without pay and potential workforce reductions in some agencies. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of DHS, could experience increased wait times and travel delays due to unpaid personnel.

Despite the shutdown, immigration operations under ICE and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will continue unaffected, as they have received funding through prior legislative measures.

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Historically, government shutdowns have been used as leverage in political negotiations. The current situation underscores ongoing tensions over immigration policies and may influence upcoming electoral campaigns.

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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