Democrats Reject GOP Plan, Shutdown Continues

On March 24, Senate Democrats turned down a Republican plan this week to end the partial

shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, now in its 39th day.

The proposal would fund nearly all Homeland Security operations but cut $5.5 billion from

immigration and customs enforcement.

Deportation efforts with some minor reforms included.

President Trump first dismissed the idea but showed more interest after talks with Senate

Republicans.

Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, insist on stronger changes to curb ICE actions like requiring

court warns for home entries and banning masks for.

Agents.

Republicans argue these rules would slow down urgent arrests and leave officers vulnerable

to threats.

The shutdown, started February 14, has hit agencies like FEMA, the Coast Guard, Secret

Service, and TSA, forcing thousands of workers to go, without pay for almost five weeks.

All makers face growing calls to wrap this up, as Democrats prepare a counteroffer and

negotiations drag on amid fresh demands from the White House.