
WASHINGTON — Most of the federal government could shut down at the end of the week. But that likely wouldn’t halt aggressive Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol operations in Minneapolis and other parts of the country. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Democrats are up in arms after Border Patrol agents fatally shot Alex Pretti, an intensive care unit nurse and U.S. citizen, in Minneapolis over the weekend.
Main Idea: A possible government shutdown this weekend would not stop Border Patrol and ICE operations, because DHS plans to keep those workers on duty even if they are not paid.
Key Points:
A shutdown could delay pay for DHS workers, TSA, Coast Guard, and FEMA staff while leaving ICE and Border Patrol enforcement running, which may raise fear and disruption in some communities.
SNAP benefits, national parks, and Smithsonian museums would stay open, and ICE would keep operating even if funding lapses.
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Central law-enforcement body discussed in connection with ongoing operations and the Minneapolis shooting.
Major political bloc pressuring for restrictions on immigration enforcement and threatening to block the funding bill.
Key federal department whose shutdown plans and funding determine whether ICE and related operations continue.
His administration’s immigration enforcement funding and posture are central to the shutdown implications.
Named House appropriations leader whose comments on ICE funding and guardrails are central to the article.
Major political bloc pushing the funding package and opposing Democrats’ demand to split the bills.
Named Senate leader whose stated position on the funding bill is a major political driver in the story.
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Location of the recent fatal shootings that intensify the debate over immigration enforcement.
Legislative body central to the funding standoff and shutdown outcome.
Mentioned as institutions that would remain open during a shutdown, but not a central focus.
Mentioned only as shutdown-related federal resources expected to remain open; not a central actor.