All In with Chris Hayes 'This shouldn't be that complicated': Hakeem Jeffries draws hard line on DHS funding
Feb 6, 2026
Hakeem Jeffries, House Democratic Leader pushing tough reforms of ICE and using DHS funding as leverage. Alyssa Slotkin, Michigan senator and former CIA analyst, explaining why she refused a DOJ interview and warning about politicized investigations. They debate DHS oversight, election threats, and immigration enforcement in short, punchy conversations.
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DHS Funding Tied To ICE Reforms
- Hakeem Jeffries argues DHS funding should be conditional on reforms to ICE behavior and accountability.
- He frames demands like ID, no masks, body cams, and banning racial profiling as basic constitutional requirements.
Use Funding As Leverage
- Jeffries says Democrats will refuse a DHS funding agreement absent dramatic changes to ICE operations.
- He urges Republicans to choose between holding agencies accountable or risking a shutdown that affects FEMA, TSA, and Coast Guard.
Electoral Momentum As Leverage
- Jeffries points to a string of Democratic electoral wins since 2025 to pressure Republicans to defect.
- He says a small number of GOP defections could force bipartisan action on DHS and other issues.