Furious Democrats threaten government shutdown after Minneapolis shooting

Progressive Democrats are considering using a government shutdown to pressure ICE. This follows the shooting death of a woman by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, generating significant outrage. Party leaders, like Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, have expressed hesitations about a shutdown. However, many progressive lawmakers view the approaching funding deadline as leverage to enact changes. They criticize the Department of Homeland Security and Secretary Kristi Noem, demanding constraints on ICE's operations. Lawmakers like Chris Murphy, Pramila Jayapal, and Delia Ramirez believe appropriations are a crucial opportunity for reform. Agreement on DHS funding is expected to be difficult, as Elissa Slotkin noted, given the division. Some Democrats, including Ro Khanna, want to arrest the involved ICE officer and defund the agency. Republicans, including Tom Emmer and Lisa McClain, are defending ICE, praising its agents. DHS officials claim the shooting was defensive, adding to the complexity of the situation.