The One Big Beautiful Bill Made ICE Shutdown-Proof and Eroded Fiscal Norms

2/10/26
THE PROBLEM WITH ICE
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On February 2, Congress approved full-year appropriations for nearly every major federal agency, except the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which is temporarily funded until February 13. Following the tragic shootings of Alex Pretti and Renée Good, Democrats have threatened to block full-year funding for the DHS unless Republicans agree to restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

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