Drain ICE Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Drain ICE Act of 2026, aims to reduce funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by amending a reconciliation act. It cites concerns about ICE’s practices, including the detention of U.S. citizens and green card holders without criminal records, and the conditions within ICE detention facilities. The bill seeks to shift resources away from immigration enforcement towards other security priorities.
Key provisions
- Repeals sections 90003 and 100052 of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which allocated funds to ICE.
- Rescinds unobligated balances previously appropriated to ICE under those sections.
- Addresses concerns regarding the treatment of asylum seekers and refugees within ICE custody.
- Highlights the disproportionate rise in detention of individuals without criminal records.
- Raises concerns about the influence of private contractors on ICE operations.
- Notes a shift in DHS resources away from counterterrorism and other critical missions.
- Refers to public disapproval of the Trump Administration’s immigration policies.
- Establishes a foundation for reducing ICE’s budget and operational scope.
Who is affected
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- Immigrants and asylum seekers
- Detention facility operators
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Taxpayers (due to potential shifts in funding)
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