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Democrats’ Ten‑Point ICE Guardrails Face GOP Block Ahead of Feb. 13 DHS Funding Deadline

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Deadline‑Driven Funding Standoff: President Donald Trump signed a $1.2 trillion spending package on Feb 3 that funds the federal government through Sept 30 but limits Department of Homeland Security appropriations to Feb 13, creating a two‑week stopgap that forces Congress to negotiate ICE reforms before any further DHS money is released [4][5][6][9][19].

Ten Guardrails Proposed by Democratic Leaders: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sent a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune outlining ten specific “guardrails” for ICE, including judicial warrants for private‑property entries, a ban on face‑covering masks, visible ID numbers, expanded body‑camera use, and a prohibition on roving patrols [1][2][3][11][16].

Minneapolis Shootings Amplify Reform Push: The fatal shootings of civilians Renee Nicole Good (Jan 7) and Alex Pretti (Jan 24) by federal agents in Minneapolis have become the catalyst for Democratic demands, with lawmakers citing the incidents as evidence of unchecked ICE authority [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20].

Body‑Camera Rollout Remains Only Bipartisan Win: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced immediate deployment of body‑worn cameras to all ICE officers in Minneapolis and a planned nationwide expansion contingent on funding, a measure supported by both parties while other reforms such as mask bans and warrant requirements face Republican resistance [1][3][5][6][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18].

GOP Opposition and Uncertain Outlook: Speaker Johnson has rejected the unmasking and warrant provisions, and hard‑line Republicans label the broader reform package “radical,” leaving both chambers doubtful of reaching a deal before the Feb 13 deadline [1][3][4][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20].

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Timeline

Jan 5, 2026 – Congress faces a Jan 30 budget deadline to avoid a funding lapse, with a bipartisan three‑bill package signed on Nov 12 that temporarily stalled a shutdown after the 43‑day impasse of Oct‑Nov 2025 [25][30].

Jan 7, 2026 – ICE agents fatally shoot U.S. citizen Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, sparking Democratic calls for ICE reforms and framing the upcoming funding fight [20].

Jan 15, 2026 – The Senate clears a bipartisan three‑bill appropriations package (82‑15) that funds most agencies but leaves DHS funding unresolved amid heightened scrutiny after the Minneapolis shooting [24].

Jan 21, 2026 – Negotiators unveil a $1.2 trillion “minibus” spending package that bundles a dozen bills, includes $10 billion for ICE, and adds body‑camera and de‑escalation provisions, while progressive Democrats warn it falls short of needed ICE reforms [23].

Jan 23, 2026 – The House markup passes the DHS appropriations bill (220‑207) with seven Democrats joining Republicans on ICE funding; party leaders condemn the vote and announce primary challenges against those members [21][22].

Jan 24, 2026 – ICU nurse Alex Pretti is killed by Border Patrol officers in Minneapolis, intensifying Democratic demands for ICE oversight and prompting Schumer to label the DHS bill “woefully inadequate” [20][29].

Jan 25, 2026 – Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer posts on X that “Democrats will not provide votes to move forward on the appropriations bill if the DHS funding measure is included,” raising shutdown odds as the Jan 30 deadline approaches [20][29].

Jan 28‑29, 2026 – Intense negotiations produce a two‑week DHS funding split; Senate leaders schedule a Thursday night vote, while the White House and Senate edge toward a deal that separates DHS money from the larger spending bill to buy time for ICE reform talks [18][27][28][16][15][14][13].

Jan 30, 2026 – The Senate passes a bipartisan $1.2 trillion spending bill (71‑29) that funds most agencies through Sept 30 and adds a two‑week DHS stopgap; President Trump praises the “bipartisan ‘YES’ vote” on Truth Social and notes the Coast Guard expansion [12][10][16][15].

Jan 31, 2026 – A partial shutdown begins at midnight after the House fails to act on the DHS bill, furloughing or leaving unpaid about 45 % of the 2.2 million civilian workforce and disrupting FAA, TSA, and other services while SNAP remains funded [11][3][13].

Feb 1, 2026 – Analysts project the shutdown could linger through Tuesday as the House prepares a rule vote; Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries warns Republicans they cannot count on Democratic support without “ironclad” ICE reforms [9].

Feb 2, 2026 – The shutdown enters its third day; the Senate approves a two‑week DHS stopgap, giving lawmakers extra time to resolve ICE‑related disputes while the House must clear the five‑bill package before presidential sign‑off [2].

Feb 3, 2026 – President Trump signs the $1.2 trillion funding bill, ending the three‑day partial shutdown; the legislation funds DHS only until Feb 13, a compromise demanded after the Minneapolis killings, and Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries warns “no further DHS funding without substantial changes to ICE” [1][6][7][8]; Senate Majority Leader John Thune calls the two‑week window “impossible,” while he adds, “There’s always miracles, right?” [6][1].

Feb 4, 2026 – ICE reform talks stall as DHS funding expires in two weeks; Speaker Mike Johnson blocks Democratic demands for judicial warrants and agent unmasking, while DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announces mandatory body‑camera deployment for Minneapolis officers [5].

Feb 5, 2026 (planned) – President Trump is set to announce his nominee for Federal Reserve chair, with former Fed governor Kevin Warsh reported as a leading finalist; Trump also files a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury over alleged tax‑return leaks and issues an executive order launching the Great American Recovery Initiative to combat drug addiction [17].

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