Democratic leaders drop list of DHS funding demands for fiscal year 2026
The demands come after President Donald Trump this week signed a package of five appropriations bills and a continuing resolution for the DHS package, which is set to last until Feb. 13.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries released Wednesday night their long-awaited demands to reform the Department of Homeland Security in order to approve the department's funding bill.
The demands come after President Donald Trump this week signed a package of five appropriations bills and a continuing resolution for the DHS package, which is set to last until Feb. 13.
Democrats are demanding the reforms to DHS and Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in response to the death of anti-ICE demonstrator Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by a federal agent in Minneapolis last month.
Here are the 10 demands Democrats sent House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune:
Require judicial warrants to arrest suspected illegal migrants.
Forbid federal agents from wearing masks that conceal their identities.
Require federal agents to wear visible identification that includes name and unique ID number.
End racial profiling by forbidding DHS agents from conducting stops based on someone's appearance or accent.
Forbid federal agents from conducting stops at certain "protected" locations like schools and courts.
Create and uphold use of force standards in the field.
Ensure state and local law enforcement are responsible for oversight of crimes in their jurisdictions, including prosecuting alleged crimes.
Build safeguards into immigration system and ensure all ICE detention centers align with basic standards.
Standardize uniforms and equipment DHS officers wear and carry to make them more distinctive from civilians.
Require all federal law enforcement officers to wear body cameras to record interactions with the public.
Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.