Democrats press DHS reforms as funding deadline looms

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Democrats press DHS reforms as funding deadline looms
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Democratic leaders laid out a package of demands for funding the Department of Homeland Security that would tighten immigration enforcement, including mandatory body cameras, judicial warrants for arrests in homes and cars, independent oversight, and protections against detaining or deporting American citizens. They oppose another short-term funding extension and warn a shutdown is possible if a full-year bill isn’t agreed, while Republicans show mixed receptivity to some measures like body cameras and ending roving patrols.

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