However, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) received funding only until February 13. By this deadline, Democrats intend to discuss reforms for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which is part of the DHS. These demands arose against the backdrop of several shooting incidents in Minneapolis, resulting in the deaths of two Americans at the hands of federal agents.
The murders that occurred in these incidents sparked widespread protests across the country. Human rights organizations estimate that in the demonstrations and strikes that took place in Minneapolis over the past few weeks, at least 50,000 to 70,000 people participated. Protests also spread to other major cities, including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago.
