Jamie Raskin on DHS Funding Demands and Government Shutdown
Forbes Breaking NewsFebruary 2, 20261 min1,611 views
3 connectionsΒ·5 entities in this videoβGovernment Shutdown and DHS Funding
- ποΈ Parts of the government, specifically Homeland Security, are shut down due to a funding deadline passing.
- β The House lacks enough Democratic support to pass a Republican-backed funding package for Homeland Security.
Democratic Demands for DHS Funding
- βοΈ Democrats want the Constitution to be enforced and for ICE to obey all laws.
- π A key demand is that ICE agents should not be masked, similar to local and county police.
- π There is a need for clear rules of engagement that prevent ICE agents from terrorizing, intimidating, harassing, or assaulting US citizens.
Minneapolis Events and First Amendment Rights
- π¨ The ongoing situation in Minneapolis, where citizens are allegedly being shot in the face for exercising their rights, is a major point of contention.
- π£οΈ The public has witnessed what is described as administration lies, propaganda, and disinformation regarding these events.
- β Democrats want to ensure citizens' First Amendment rights and Second Amendment rights are protected.
Negotiating Funding Details
- π€ While open to a short-term funding package (two weeks) to allow for negotiations, the devil is in the details.
- π The specific language and provisions within any funding bill are crucial for Democratic support.
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Government ShutdownDHS FundingHomeland SecurityICEConstitutionRules of EngagementFirst Amendment RightsSecond Amendment RightsMinneapolisUS CitizensPropagandaDisinformationJamie Raskin
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