Several Democratic senators and Representatives in the House, who had previously called for more substantial reforms to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), have surprisingly kept quiet when asked about their party's latest proposal. This plan doesn't target DHS' core budget but instead includes several measures meant to curb alleged abuse by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
These plans were unveiled in a joint letter by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, which outlines 10 key demands for the agency. While most of these proposals align with progressive calls for reform, they also include some more conservative measures. For instance, prohibiting ICE agents from wearing masks or entering homes without a warrant would be seen as more moderate compared to efforts to claw back funding for these agencies.
The proposal has been met with resistance from Republicans in Congress, who have refused to engage on the plans. As a result, Schumer is unlikely to secure broad support for his party's demands and instead may have to settle for a smaller coalition of Democrats who are willing to support the proposals.
These plans were unveiled in a joint letter by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, which outlines 10 key demands for the agency. While most of these proposals align with progressive calls for reform, they also include some more conservative measures. For instance, prohibiting ICE agents from wearing masks or entering homes without a warrant would be seen as more moderate compared to efforts to claw back funding for these agencies.
The proposal has been met with resistance from Republicans in Congress, who have refused to engage on the plans. As a result, Schumer is unlikely to secure broad support for his party's demands and instead may have to settle for a smaller coalition of Democrats who are willing to support the proposals.
, I'm like totally perplexed by these Dem senators & reps being all quiet about this new proposal 
. I mean, they've been raking up ICE abuse and calling for reforms left & right, but now it's like they're suddenly MIA 
? And can we talk about how weird it is that Schumer & Jeffries are trying to pass these proposals without any Republican buy-in 
? Like, they're not even trying to reach out to their own party members? It's gonna be super challenging for them to get this passed without a majority 
. I'm rooting for the Dem side, but it's looking like they might need to compromise & settle for some smaller wins 
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It's like when our teachers try to get us to collaborate on group projects – we have to find common ground, even if it's not exactly what we want. Maybe Schumer's got a plan B or C up his sleeve that'll help him get some of these reforms passed? 
The fact that Republicans aren't engaging is pretty interesting tho... I bet our history teacher would love this example of how parties can sometimes just shut each other down. 
? Like, what happened? Did they get cold feet or was it just a strategic move to make them look more reasonable? 
And honestly, I'm curious - are these proposals really that moderate? I mean, I love the idea of ICE agents not wearing masks in homes, but is that really enough? 
. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for cracking down on ICE abuse – it's messed up what these agents are capable of doing 
. But at the same time, I can see how some of these proposals might be a bit too radical even for progressive minds 
. And Republicans just aren't having it 
. I mean, come on, if you're gonna reform DHS, let's do it right! Don't give me any half-measures or watered-down plans 
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They should've been clearer on what they want to see happen with DHS. It's a shame the Republicans aren't willing to engage on this... 
. I mean, don't get me wrong, it's great that we're having these conversations about reforming DHS, but can't our politicians at least have an open and honest discussion about their plans? It feels like they're hiding behind the scenes 
. And what's with the mixed signals? One day you're pushing for bigger reforms, the next day you're playing it safe with more moderate measures 
. It's like they're trying to appease everyone except themselves 
. I just hope Schumer can find a way to make his proposal work without having to compromise too much on the things that matter most to him 
. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for cracking down on ICE agents' abuse, but at what cost? It feels like they're more worried about maintaining their power than doing what's right 
. And the fact that Republicans are already resisting it? That's just a major bummer 
. Can't we just have some real progress around here for once? 
The fact that some of these proposals are pretty moderate is also suspicious... it's like they're tryna appeal to both sides and get away with nothin'. And what about all the Republicans refusin' to engage on this? That just smells like a total blockage, if you ask me. 
. I get it, politics is a game of compromise, but still, you'd expect them to at least throw some shade or make a statement 
. Hopefully, he can find some common ground with the more moderate Dems who are on board with these proposals 
. Will Schumer be able to rally enough support to make his proposal a reality? Only time will tell 
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. I mean, why can't they just cut funding for ICE altogether? Prohibiting agents from wearing masks or entering homes w/o warrants is a good start tho 
. We need more transparency and accountability in these agencies. It's disappointing that Republicans aren't engaging on this, it's like they're trying to block progress 
... like why do they even have these parties in Congress if nobody's gonna talk about the big picture? I mean, I get that some people want to focus on ICE and stuff, but what's the point of having a Department of Homeland Security if it's just gonna be all secretive and weird? 
. Prohibiting them from wearing masks or entering homes without a warrant feels like a Band-Aid solution at best. Can't we have a more nuanced discussion about how to support these agents while also addressing the systemic issues within DHS?
. I mean, can you imagine having to deal with those agents showing up at your door unannounced? it's just not right 
. I hope Schumer's plan helps bring some much-needed changes to the agency, but if they don't get enough support from Democrats... it'll be a bummer 
It looks like their party's got a big divide right now. Some of these proposals seem pretty reasonable, but others feel like they're compromising too much 
. What really worries me is that Republicans aren't even willing to talk about it 
. But some of the more conservative measures have got me wondering if we're really getting the kind of reform we need here. Like, wearing masks or entering homes without a warrant? That feels like just a Band-Aid on a deeper wound