Is ICE funding being blocked?

Yes,

ICE funding is currently being blocked in the U.S. Senate as of January 29, 2026. 

Democratic senators, joined by several Republicans, voted 45-55 today to block a massive government funding package. This move is a direct response to recent fatal shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis and is intended to force the Trump administration to accept new restrictions on the agency. 

 

Key Details of the Funding Blockade:

• The Demands: Senate Democrats are demanding reforms including an end to "roving patrols," requirements for agents to wear body cameras and remove masks, and stricter adherence to arrest warrant protocols.