Left, Right & Center Congress takes up ICE reforms, Trump calls to “nationalize” voting
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Feb 6, 2026 
Sarah Isgur, former DOJ spokesperson and legal analyst, and Mo Elleithee, Georgetown political director and former DNC communications lead, debate immigration and election fights. They discuss Democrats using funding to limit ICE tactics. They explore proposals like body cameras and independent probes. They also tackle Trump's push to nationalize voting and what federal involvement in elections might mean.
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Power Of The Purse As A Check
- Congress can use appropriations to check presidential immigration enforcement by restricting DHS funding.
- Sarah Isgur and Mo Elleithee argue budget riders are an effective short-term lever versus rewriting immigration law.
Immigration Enforcement Is Civil, Not Criminal
- Deportation is treated as a civil process, so immigration warrants differ from criminal warrants.
- Sarah explains administrative warrants often bypass Article III judges and create legal ambiguity about home entries.
Make Warrant Requirement A Standalone Bill
- Pass a standalone law requiring judicial warrants for home entries to force clear votes and public accountability.
- Sarah recommends avoiding poison pills and making the warrant rule a simple, winnable bill.
