The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has entered a partial government shutdown after the Senate failed to secure the 60 votes needed to advance a funding bill before the deadline, leaving key federal services at risk. The vote largely split along party lines, deepening a partisan standoff over immigration policy and enforcement.
Democrats have refused to support the bill without new restrictions on immigration agencies, notably Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), following public outrage over recent shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis that killed two individuals. The party is pushing for reforms including body cameras, judicial warrants for property entry, and enhanced oversight, which Republicans have resisted.
Because ICE and CBP received prior funding under earlier legislation, they continue operating, but agencies such as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), FEMA, and the Secret Service now face potential disruptions. With lawmakers leaving Washington for recess and no agreement in place, the partial DHS shutdown is expected to continue for days, affecting thousands of federal employees and services.
