Senate Democrats Announce They Will Block DHS Funding After Pretti Killing

Senate Democrats announced they will block Department of Homeland Security funding following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced he will vote against the DHS bill, stating that Democrats will only support the broader appropriations package if DHS funding is removed. Senator Chris Murphy articulated two demands: 'ICE must leave Minneapolis. Congress should not fund this version of ICE' that he characterized as seeking chaos. Multiple Democratic senators including Elizabeth Warren, Mark Warner, Brian Schatz, Mark Kelly, Catherine Cortez Masto, and Jacky Rosen signaled they will also block DHS funding. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called for immediate action: 'Senate Dems should block ICE funding this week. Activate the National Guard.' The move threatens a potential government shutdown as DHS funding is part of broader appropriations legislation. This represents the most significant congressional pushback against Trump's immigration enforcement operations.

"ICE must leave Minneapolis. Congress should not fund this version of ICE" — Senator Chris Murphy statement, January 24, 2026