Aguilar Says Democrats Oppose DHS Funding Bill Without Stronger ICE Limits

Aguilar Says Democrats Oppose DHS Funding Bill Without Stronger ICE Limits

Democratic Caucus Chair Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.) (R) speaks as Vice Chair Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) (L) looks on during a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 21, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times

House Democratic leaders said on Wednesday they will vote against the fiscal 2026 Department of Homeland Security funding bill unless Republicans accept stronger constraints on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the House Rules Committee.

Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.), the House Democratic caucus chair, said he would vote no unless changes were made, arguing the bill’s ICE provisions do not go far enough to curb what Democrats have described as abuses.

We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.

Original News Source Link – Epoch Times

Running For Office? Conservative Campaign Consulting – Election Day Strategies!