A split in the Democratic ranks has sent shockwaves through Washington as seven House Democrats joined Republicans to vote for Homeland Security funding without any provisions to reform US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This unexpected move comes amidst a growing backlash against ICE, with many critics arguing that the agency's practices have been overly harsh on migrant communities.
The bipartisan decision is seen by lawmakers as a pragmatic attempt to avoid a government shutdown during a critical period in the pandemic response. However, it also represents a significant rift between some Democrats and the party's progressive wing, which has long advocated for more robust reform of ICE.
Political strategists Matt Gorman and Chuck Rocha joined "The Takeout" podcast to analyze this development and discuss the potential implications on future immigration policy.
The bipartisan decision is seen by lawmakers as a pragmatic attempt to avoid a government shutdown during a critical period in the pandemic response. However, it also represents a significant rift between some Democrats and the party's progressive wing, which has long advocated for more robust reform of ICE.
Political strategists Matt Gorman and Chuck Rocha joined "The Takeout" podcast to analyze this development and discuss the potential implications on future immigration policy.
this is really interesting... i mean, i get why some dems would wanna avoid a gov shutdown, but at what cost? it feels like they're basically giving up on the whole reform thing 
ICE has been super problematic for years, and it's only getting worse... i don't know how much more of that the ppl can take 
anyway, this is def gonna be interesting to see play out... will we see a more centrist approach or are we stuck with this watered-down version? 
, especially with 7 reps joining forces with Reps to vote for ICE funding without any reforms 
. I'm all for getting things done during a pandemic crisis, but at what cost? It feels like some of these Dems are more worried about being liked by moderates than standing up for their own party's values 
It's definitely got me thinking about how politics works in this country and whether we're getting the kind of reforms we need 
like, yeah let's avoid a shutdown and all but at what cost? 
And now it seems like some Dem's are just going along with it without pushing for reform... I get that things gotta be done to keep the government running, but can't we do better than this? 
ICE reform is super important, especially since they're so harsh on migrant communities 
. And let's be real, if Democrats are willing to join Republicans on a bill without any provisions for reform, that's got to be a pretty strong indication that the party is still divided on this issue.
we need more voices advocating for humane immigration policies! 
. The fact that it's bipartisan is a major win for pragmatic thinking in DC