Government Funding Bill Slashes Immigration Aid, Boosts Deportation Budgets

With nearly $10 billion for ICE and Border Patrol, a new funding bill tightens immigration rules while cutting resources for migrant services.

WASHINGTON — To avoid a government shutdown on Friday, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives is looking to pass a bill Tuesday afternoon that extracts a proverbial pound of flesh from migrants. The latest government funding bill sets the stage for a major shift in U.S. immigration policy.

With nearly $10 billion allocated to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and billions more for border security, the bill cements a tough enforcement-first approach. Meanwhile, funding for immigration services, including visa processing and migrant assistance programs, is being slashed. The legislation, set to extend funding through September 30, 2025, is expected to have wide-reaching consequences for immigrants across the country.