Democrats curb ICE funding as immigration stance shifts after last year’s split

Democrats blocked new ICE funding in a Department of Homeland Security bill—only seven Democrats voted for it—marking a sharp shift from last year’s pro-enforcement stance; several Democrats opposed due to ICE conduct following the Minneapolis shooting of Renee Good, while others supported the bill for remaining DHS functions and guardrails. The bill passed 220-207 and included provisions like fewer detention beds and oversight, signaling a broader recalibration of the party’s immigration stance amid public concern and polling that ICE enforcement is too aggressive.