“It appears that we will have a Government Shutdown over ICE funding, beginning Saturday...." - Calvin Jillson, SMU Politics Professor -
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, NY Dem, said: "I will vote NO on any legislation that funds ICE until it is reined in and overhauled."
https://www.newsweek.com/government-shutdown-2026-us-senate-11435707
Government Shutdown 2026 Update: When Does US Senate Vote? - Newsweek
The Senate has until January 30 to approve a Congressional funding package and avoid a partial government shutdown.
https://www.newsweek.com/government-shutdown-2026-us-senate-11435707
