ICE to Cut Detention Capacity Amid Budget Crisis

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency faces a significant budget shortfall, prompting plans to reduce detention capacity and release migrants.

ICE considers releasing detained migrants and cutting detention capacity by about 16,000 beds due to a $700 million budget shortfall.
The budget crisis follows a failed national security supplemental bill that would have provided more than $7 billion in funding for ICE.
Republicans and Democrats remain at odds over border policy, affecting ICE's operational capabilities and funding.
The administration faces criticism for its handling of immigration and border security, amid calls for increased resources and stronger border measures.
The House voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his role in the border crisis, highlighting the political tensions surrounding immigration policy.