Schumer on Funding Bill: Democrats Achieved All Key Objectives on ICE Reform

Democratic Strategy for ICE Reform

• 🎯 Senate Democrats united to demand real change regarding ICE's behavior, refusing to proceed with government funding if the DHS bill was included.
• ✊ They held their ground, making clear their demand to separate the Homeland Security bill from the larger appropriations package to allow for ICE overhaul.
• 🗣️ Democrats unanimously voted no on the full funding package without ICE reforms, signaling their resolve to millions of Americans.

Key Demands for ICE Overhaul

• ⚖️ The agreement reached allows for funding 96% of the government while focusing on overhauling the DHS bill.
• 🚫 Senate Democrats will not support a DHS bill unless it reins in ICE and ends violence.
• 📍 Specific demands include ending roving patrols, enforcing accountability, and ensuring body cameras are on with clear officer identification.

Call for Bipartisan Action

• 🇺🇸 Schumer emphasizes that the American people are demanding change due to rising crime and mistreatment.
• 🤝 He challenges Republican colleagues to join Democrats in enacting real, strong change or face continued Democratic opposition to funding bills.
• 📢 The eyes of the nation are watching, and Republicans are urged to get serious about addressing the public's concerns.