The Daily The Government Shutdown Fight Over Immigration
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Feb 13, 2026 
Michael Gold, a congressional reporter for The New York Times who covers legislative battles in Washington, explains a single‑agency Homeland Security shutdown. He breaks down why Congress used separate funding bills. He details Democratic demands for oversight of ICE and CBP and the political risks both parties face in the fight over immigration enforcement.
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Shift To Departmental Funding Focus
- Republicans pursued funding government one department at a time to increase transparency and policy negotiation.
- That approach set the stage for a narrow DHS funding fight rather than a full government shutdown.
Compromise After Renee Good Killing
- Democrats negotiated requirements like $20 million for body cameras and enhanced use-of-force training after Renee Good's killing.
- They initially accepted this compromise as meaningful reform to immigration enforcement.
Preddy Shooting Deepens Protest
- After Alex Preddy's killing, Democrats withdrew support saying the earlier deal no longer sufficed.
- The party pushed for stricter limits on ICE and Border Patrol practices amid public outrage.