Trump signs bill giving nearly $70B to his immigration enforcement agenda through end of his term

President Trump signed a $69 billion immigration enforcement bill into law on Wednesday, providing $38 billion for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and $26 billion for the Border Patrol. An additional $5 billion covers unforeseen costs, ensuring funding through the next three years as the administration aims to deport approximately 1 million people annually. The bill passed the House on Tuesday with a 214-212 vote, overriding Democratic objections after a six-month funding stalemate triggered by the January shootings of two U.S. citizens, Alex Pretti and Renee Good, during federal immigration operations in Minneapolis. Democrats demanded reforms, but Republicans proceeded without their support, marking the longest funding dispute in U.S. history. Originally, the legislation included $1 billion for White House security, including Trump’s new ballroom, and $1.8 billion for political persecution claims by allies—both provisions were dropped amid political backlash. The final version focuses solely on immigration enforcement, a key GOP issue ahead of November’s midterm elections. Trump signed the bill in the Oval Office, ending the impasse and securing uninterrupted funding for ICE and Border Patrol operations. The measure reflects the administration’s prioritization of deportation efforts and stricter border controls as central to its agenda.