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Live: House Democrats Push for ICE Overhaul, Vow to Block DHS Funding Without Reforms

Live: House Democrats Push for ICE Overhaul, Vow to Block DHS Funding Without Reforms

What’s happening: House Democratic leaders, led by Pete Aguilar, will brief reporters Wednesday as they press to reform ICE tactics after the fatal shooting of an unarmed woman in Minneapolis.

Key demand: Democrats say they will block DHS funding unless legislation includes tougher use-of-force rules, independent oversight, and stronger accountability for immigration-enforcement officers.

Timing: The effort coincides with threats to invoke the Insurrection Act and a Jan. 30 deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown.

House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.) and senior Democratic leaders will hold a press briefing Wednesday morning to press for reforms to tactics used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid renewed scrutiny following a fatal shooting in Minneapolis.

Democrats in both chambers say they are seeking to overhaul ICE after an ICE officer fatally shot an unarmed woman earlier this month. Party leaders have pledged to oppose any Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding measure unless it includes stronger rules on use of force, independent oversight, clearer accountability mechanisms, and improved training for immigration-enforcement officers.

Context

The push for reforms comes as President Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy federal troops to Minnesota, and as Congress faces a Jan. 30 deadline to pass legislation to avert a partial government shutdown. Lawmakers are weighing how to balance demands for immediate policy changes with the urgent appropriations timeline.

Press Conference Details

The press conference is scheduled to begin at 10:45 a.m. EST Wednesday. Reporters will be invited to ask questions about the proposed reforms, the caucus's legislative strategy, and next steps if DHS funding bills do not include the requested changes. Watch the live video above for the full briefing.

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