Even if they're to do that, what's the practical consequence in terms of ICE's ability to continue to operate and abuse people like they've done? What would happen if they voted against the funding? Well, it remains to be seen. Exactly. Obviously, Congress is supposed to have the power of the purse, but under Trump, the Republicans have basically ceded it to the White House. And the White House has shown that they're willing to go around the law to continue to continue funding things. Remember, not that long ago, we had a government shutdown and the troops were not going to get paid. (05:19–05:26)
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Asserts that Republicans have ceded congressional budgetary power to the White House under Trump.
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