US Senate immigration funding bill stalls as GOP split over Trump’s enforcement fund

Senate Republicans delayed a multibillion‑dollar package to fund immigration enforcement for the rest of President Donald Trump’s term. The proposal, roughly $72 billion for the Department of Homeland Security and Justice, is entangled with Trump’s $1.776 billion “anti‑weaponization” settlement fund and a $1 billion Secret Service security earmark for White House upgrades. A closed‑door meeting with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche featured Senators Rand Paul, Susan Collins and others expressing concerns over eligibility criteria and the ballroom‑security spending. The Senate parliamentarian ruled the disputed provisions out of reconciliation, leaving the bill without a clear path forward as the Senate adjourns for pro forma sessions.

Advocacy groups highlighted the human impact of the stalled funding, sharing stories of ICE detention. DACA recipient Juan was seized while delivering breast milk to his newborn, and nine‑year‑old Deiver Henao was held in detention before media attention secured his release. These cases illustrate ongoing criticism of immigration enforcement policies amid the legislative impasse.