Senate Funds ICE But Divided on Accountability

The Senate just approved a massive $70 billion funding package to keep ICE and Border Patrol running for three years — but not without controversy. Senators from New Mexico, including Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan, voted no, blasting the bill as a “slush fund” that diverted $1.776 billion to settlements, arguing taxpayer money is being misused and that enforcement agencies need more oversight. They also pushed back against prioritizing immigration enforcement over helping families hit by soaring costs. The bill now heads to the House, where New Mexico Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez is also expected to oppose it. This vote underscores a growing political divide over how to fund immigration enforcement — and what government spending priorities should be. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8903ab1128b868a6