Congress Focused on ICE Reform After Trump Signs Bill Ending Partial Government Shutdown
President Donald Trump signed a bill into law on Tuesday to end the partial government shutdown, which was triggered by a disagreement over funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The new legislation does not include significant changes to ICE's policies or operations.
However, lawmakers are now shifting their focus to reforming ICE, with some Democrats expressing concerns about the agency's treatment of migrants. "This is not the end of the debate," said Senator Ron Wyden, a Democrat from Oregon. "We will continue to push for reforms that protect the rights of immigrants and hold ICE accountable for its actions."
The new bill provides funding for 80% of federal agencies, but leaves out ICE, which was partially shut down due to disagreements over immigration policies. The shutdown had disrupted operations at airports and border crossings.
Trump signed the legislation into law in a ceremony at the White House on Tuesday evening, marking an end to the partial government shutdown that began on December 22.
President Donald Trump signed a bill into law on Tuesday to end the partial government shutdown, which was triggered by a disagreement over funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The new legislation does not include significant changes to ICE's policies or operations.
However, lawmakers are now shifting their focus to reforming ICE, with some Democrats expressing concerns about the agency's treatment of migrants. "This is not the end of the debate," said Senator Ron Wyden, a Democrat from Oregon. "We will continue to push for reforms that protect the rights of immigrants and hold ICE accountable for its actions."
The new bill provides funding for 80% of federal agencies, but leaves out ICE, which was partially shut down due to disagreements over immigration policies. The shutdown had disrupted operations at airports and border crossings.
Trump signed the legislation into law in a ceremony at the White House on Tuesday evening, marking an end to the partial government shutdown that began on December 22.
! I mean, those treatment of migrants is super concerning, ppl deserve better 
. It's all about finding a balance between security and humanity 
. Can't have one without the other, right? 
Trump's gotta be commended for signing this bill, but we need real changes ASAP 
. Wyden's saying it now, not the end of the debate - let's make some noise and push for reform 
!
I'm like so down for ICE reform now! They gotta make some changes ASAP 
especially with how they're treating migrants 
it's all about fairness and justice, you feel? 
and now lawmakers are pushing for real change 
he's low-key my hero 
we need more people speaking up for what's right, especially when it comes to protecting immigrant rights 
It's not like we didn't see this coming after the whole Trump thing. I mean, come on, a bill that ends the shutdown but doesn't touch ICE? That's kinda like saying "oh, all good now" when it's really not 
.
. I'm rooting for those Dem lawmakers who want to push for reform - we need some change around here! 
This new bill, while keeping ICE intact, has sparked a fire within the lawmakers' souls – a desire for reform and justice. It's as if they're yearning to reclaim their humanity from the shackles of bureaucracy and policy. The shutdown was just a symptom of a deeper issue – the struggle to balance our collective needs with individual rights.
. As a platform user, I know how important community and connection are 
. But in America, people are being torn apart from their loved ones and families due to immigration policies 
. It's time for some common sense and compassion 
. Can't we all just get along? 
. We need real change, you know? The way ICE treats migrants is just not right 
. It's all about punishment and enforcement, but what about giving people a chance to start anew? 
I'm glad some Democrats are pushing for reforms that prioritize immigrant rights 
I'm just worried about how this is gonna affect the people who are already struggling... like the asylum seekers and the migrants... they're the ones who need help and protection. ICE reform should be about giving them a fair chance, you know? 
. I don't know, maybe they'll come back to it later? It's all pretty confusing tbh...