The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) entered a partial shutdown on Saturday due to a congressional funding dispute centered around Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. The controversy intensified after ICE agents killed two US citizens during raids in Minneapolis, leading Democrats to demand major reforms before approving new funding, while thousands of government workers face furloughs or unpaid work.
The shutdown impacts several key agencies but notably excludes ICE itself, which remains operational under previous funding. Critical services affected include FEMA's disaster response capabilities and TSA's airport security operations, with warnings of possible flight delays and longer wait times.
