The Trump admin has begun shutdown procedures for the Department of Homeland Security after congressional funding expired at midnight, triggering the third partial government shutdown in six months as lawmakers remain deadlocked over immigration policy reforms.
The administration of US President Donald Trump has initiated shutdown procedures for the Department of Homeland Security after congressional funding lapsed at midnight on Monday.
This marks the third partial US government shutdown in the past six months, with many federal employees expected to miss pay if the impasse continues.
The disruption could last several weeks as US Congress heads into recess without a deal on Democratic demands to restrict certain immigration enforcement practices.
Despite the shutdown, several critical agencies will continue operations, including US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, US Customs and Border Protection and the Transportation Security Administration. As a result, immigration enforcement actions, airport security, citizenship processing, cybersecurity functions and Coast Guard duties will proceed.
DHS employees have been instructed to report for their next scheduled shift to begin an “orderly shutdown” process.
The standoff stems from disagreements between the White House and Democratic lawmakers over proposed limits on immigration officers. Democrats have called for mandatory body cameras, judicial warrants for enforcement actions, restrictions on the use of face coverings and expanded legal avenues for individuals to sue DHS over alleged misconduct.
They have refused to approve additional funding until such measures are adopted, citing last month’s fatal incidents involving Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis.
Negotiations have continued but no agreement has been reached, with Democrats expected to submit a revised proposal to the White House.
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