A DHS funding bill stalls over ICE accountability, risking a Jan. 30 shutdown.

Congress is holding up a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, which could lead to a government shutdown by January 30. The bill is opposed by Democratic leaders, such as Pete Aguilar and Hakeem Jeffries, who point to recent events, such as the shooting death of Renee Good, as evidence of inadequate ICE accountability measures. Progressives contend that the bill lacks significant reforms despite its small oversight provisions and cuts to immigration enforcement. Democratic opposition poses a threat to more comprehensive spending legislation, but House Republicans are under pressure to pass the stand-alone measure, which could pass with their support alone. Rep. Delia Ramirez intends to present legislation to abolish federal immigration detention and reallocate funds to community services in the interim.