The U.S. Senate approves a $70 billion immigration enforcement package in a 52–47 vote. According to reporting, the legislation funds U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol for the next three years. The package is described as an immigration enforcement bill with spending authority for enforcement agencies, rather than reforms aimed at limiting or changing specific related federal funding mechanisms. One outlet also reports that the bill includes no changes to rein in an “anti-weaponization” fund, noting that lawmakers reject that element by the same margin reflected in the overall passage vote. The Senate’s action sends the measure forward for further congressional steps, where additional review and possible amendments could occur. Overall, the sources agree on the bill’s total price tag, the vote count, and that it is intended to provide multi-year funding for ICE and Border Patrol, with at least one reported omission regarding the “anti-weaponization” fund.
Senate approves $70B immigration enforcement bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol
The U.S. Senate approves a $70 billion immigration enforcement package in a 52–47 vote. According to reporting, the legislation funds U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol f...
- The Senate votes 52–47 to approve a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill.
- The legislation funds ICE and Border Patrol for the next three years.
- At least one report says the bill does not include provisions to rein in an “anti-weaponization” fund.
- The bill advances for further congressional action after Senate passage.
Senators voted 52-47 for the $70B legislation to fund ICE and Border Patrol for the next three years.
2 months agoThe Senate voted Friday to approve a $70 billion immigration enforcement package that includes nothing to rein in the "anti-weaponization" fund by a vote of 52-47.
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