The House on Tuesday advanced a nearly $70 billion budget reconciliation package that would fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol. The lower chamber approved a rule 213-211 that tees up debate and a final vote on the GOP measure. The rule briefly appeared in trouble as Reps. Chip Roy (R-Texas), policy chair…
The bill provides roughly $70 billion for immigration enforcement and highlights a GOP caucus continuing to endorse Trump's immigration agenda as Democrats warn Congress has ceded its oversight role.
House Republicans passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill Tuesday afternoon, sending President Donald Trump an early gift ahead of his 80th birthday. The House voted 214-212 to pass the Secure America Act, with all Democrats opposing the measure. Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA), who caucuses with Republicans, also voted no. The spending bill would fund […]
Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman of New York says his office was able to stop an operation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement outside of a courtroom.Goldman said in a statement on social media Monday that he saved "a father" from detention after confronting ICE agents and accusing them of violating laws.'Aggressive congressional oversight and legal advocacy are our best defense against this administration's lawless dragnet.' "[ICE] thought they could get away with breaking the law in broad daylight today. They were wrong," said Goldman."This morning, I confronted ICE agents outside an immigration court room to remind them that they are prohibited from arresting anyone who appears as required at immigration court," he added. "They didn’t seem to care and arrested a father outside of the courtroom right in front of his wife and two young kids."Goldman is known for organizing a "triage" center at his Manhattan offices in order to provide legal aid to migrants rounded up in ICE operations. He claims to have freed 42 federal detainees, the last of which came from the ICE facility at Delaney Hall in New Jersey."Our volunteer coalition immediately brought the family to my office’s triage center and my team sprung into action," Goldman added. "Within minutes, one of my staff members demanded his belongings from ICE while @NYLAG prepared an emergency lawsuit and his kids had a snack and played games."Goldman claimed that ICE "quickly released" the man to his family."They knew they broke the law," he added. "Aggressive congressional oversight and legal advocacy are our best defense against this administration's lawless dragnet."A Blaze News request for comment to ICE was not immediately answered.RELATED: Democratic mayor installs 'anti-ICE' signs all over L.A. — Trump issues MOCKING response Goldman's re-election campaign is facing a primary challenge from a far-left candidate who has gotten the endorsement of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D). Former NYC Comptroller Brad Lander claimed he's better suited to oppose President Donald Trump and accused Goldman of being a "corporate Democrat."The Democratic primary will be held on June 23.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!
Republicans' $70 billion Secure America Act cleared the House, funding ICE and Border Patrol through 2029 despite unanimous Democratic opposition.
Rep. Julie Fedorchak (R) is slated to easily advance from a Tuesday primary in North Dakota. Democrat Trygve Hammer, a teacher, faces no challengers and is the presumptive nominee on the other side of the aisle in the ruby red state. Polls close at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. EDT. Follow Decision Desk HQ’s live…
New York City Democratic Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he won't allow the Trump administration to send federal immigration officers to World Cup soccer events.Mamdani expressed his displeasure at comments from border czar Tom Homan warning that the administration is planning a surge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to New York City.'As the world comes to our city, we will stand proudly with our immigrant neighbors and reject these attacks for what they are: an attempt to divide us.'Mamdani responded by citing the contributions immigrants have made to World Cup events that are coming to New York City."Soccer would not exist without immigrants. Immigrants play and coach the game, work in the stadiums, fill the stands, and make celebrations like the World Cup possible. Six of the players on the US Men's National Team are immigrants," the mayor wrote."We will not allow ICE or anyone else to sow fear in our communities — especially at this moment," he added. "As the world comes to our city, we will stand proudly with our immigrant neighbors and reject these attacks for what they are: an attempt to divide us."Homan made the surge threat after accusing Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul of obstructing regular deportation operations in the state. "You’re going to see more ICE than you’ve ever seen in New York City, and it’s coming," Homan said Monday in an interview on Fox. "I just reviewed an operational plan. I’m not going to tell you exactly when it’s going to happen, but it’s coming."Mamdani has also criticized President Donald Trump for travel restrictions that have stymied some travelers trying to make it to the World Cup events in the U.S."This is anathema to what this tournament is supposed to be about if we cannot even allow the players and the teams and the journalists covering those teams to come into this city or this country, then it begs a larger question about our commitment to the spirit of this tournament," said Mamdani to the press during a FIFA promotional event. He went on to advocate for the abolition of ICE."ICE raids are cruel, they are inhumane," said Mamdani. "They do nothing to serve in the interests of public safety. ... ICE as an entity is one that should be abolished."RELATED: Video shows agitator threatening to KILL ICE agents and families — DOJ vows to arrest him The Department of Homeland Security issued a fiery response to Mamdani in a post on social media."Apparently [Mayor Mamdani] doesn’t think that arresting rapists, murderers, pedophiles, and assailants serves 'the interest of public safety.' While sanctuary politicians like Mamdani keep fighting for criminal illegal aliens, the heroic men and women of [ICE] will keep risking their lives to keep New Yorkers SAFE," the DHS account stated.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!
Southern Poverty Law Center interim CEO and President Bryan Fair will be brought before the House to answer for the group’s alleged actions. The House Judiciary Committee […]
After weeks of setbacks and delays, Republicans narrowly passed a roughly $70 billion package to fund ICE and Border Patrol through the end of President Donald Trump’s term.