LIVE CAMPAIGN
Vote Expected Thursday, Jan 30 - Shutdown Deadline Friday Midnight
Stop DHS Funding Without Real Reform
Senate Democrats are blocking a $64.4 billion DHS funding package after federal agents shot and killed two Americans in Minneapolis. Videos contradict the official story. Congress votes this week. Your voice matters now.
What's Happening Right Now
A constitutional crisis is unfolding in real-time
Video Evidence
Multiple verified videos show federal agents shot Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, while he was helping someone who had been pushed down. He was filming with his phone, not threatening anyone. The agent had already secured his legal firearm before shooting him 10 times in 5 seconds.
Official Lies
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem claimed Pretti "approached officers with a gun" and wanted to "massacre law enforcement." Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino said he wanted "maximum damage." Videos prove these statements are false. Even DHS officials are privately furious about the gaslighting.
Senate Standoff
Senate Democrats, including those who ended last year's 43-day shutdown, now say they won't vote for the funding package. They need 60 votes to pass it. Without at least 7 Democratic votes, the government partially shuts down Friday at midnight.
Critical Timeline
How we got here and what happens next
- JAN 7 - Renee Good KilledICE officer shoots Renee Good, a mother of three, in Minneapolis. Thousands protest. Democrats express concern but continue negotiating DHS funding.
- JAN 22 - House Passes BillsHouse passes DHS funding (220-207) and consolidated package (341-88). Only 7 House Democrats support DHS bill. Even top negotiator Rep. Rosa DeLauro votes no.
- JAN 24 - Alex Pretti KilledBorder Patrol agents shoot VA nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Multiple videos contradict federal claims. Sen. Patty Murray, who negotiated the bill, says "I will NOT support the DHS bill as it stands."
- JAN 25 - Democratic Opposition SolidifiesSenate Minority Leader Schumer announces Democrats won't provide votes. At least 15 senators publicly oppose the bill. Sunday caucus call establishes unified position: "Restrain, reform, and restrict ICE."
- JAN 28 - Senate ReconvenesSenate returns after snowstorm cancels Monday. Only 3 legislative days before shutdown deadline. Republicans insist on voting as one package. Democrats demand separation or reforms.
- JAN 30 - Shutdown DeadlineGovernment funding expires at midnight. Vote expected Thursday. Without 60 votes, DHS and five other departments (Defense, HHS, Labor, Education, Transportation) shut down.
The Reforms We're Fighting For
Common-sense accountability measures that should already exist
- 01Vote NO on DHS Funding Without Major ReformsICE has $75 billion to keep operating even during a shutdown. The only leverage Congress has is refusing to give them annual funding without conditions. This $64.4 billion DHS package includes oversight mechanisms - but not nearly enough. Vote no until real reforms are included.
- 02Require Judicial Warrants for All ArrestsICE agents must obtain judicial warrants before immigration arrests, especially before entering homes. This is standard practice for every other law enforcement agency. Your Fourth Amendment rights shouldn't disappear because ICE is involved.
- 03End Qualified Immunity for Federal AgentsICE and Border Patrol agents currently hide behind qualified immunity, making it nearly impossible to hold them accountable when they violate constitutional rights or kill Americans. If they break the law, they should face consequences like any other citizen.
- 04Ban Masks & Require Visible IdentificationAll agents must wear clear identification and cannot cover their faces during operations. Anonymous enforcement echoes authoritarian secret police tactics. In a democracy, you have the right to know who is detaining you.
- 05Protect Sanctuary LocationsProhibit enforcement operations at schools, hospitals, houses of worship, and courthouses without warrants. People must be able to access healthcare, education, and justice without fear of detention.
- 06Repeal the $75 Billion ICE Slush FundLast year's "One Big Beautiful Bill" gave ICE $75 billion with virtually no restrictions - nearly triple their annual budget. This unprecedented funding allows them to operate without Congressional oversight. Repeal it and restore annual appropriations so Congress maintains control.
- 07Independent Investigations & OversightState and local authorities must have full access to investigate federal agents who break the law. Require unannounced inspections of all ICE detention facilities by independent monitors with mandatory public reporting. The federal government cannot investigate itself - establish independent oversight with real enforcement power over both enforcement operations and detention conditions.
The Stakes
Why your call makes a difference
2
Americans killed by federal agents in Minneapolis this month
15+
Senate Democrats publicly opposing DHS funding
60
Votes needed in Senate to pass the bill
$75B
ICE already has to spend without restrictions
Calls Pressure Senators
Your senator's office tracks every call. High call volume signals political risk. Moderate Republicans like Lisa Murkowski, Bill Cassidy, and Thom Tillis have expressed concern. Calls push them to demand reforms or let the bill fail.
Specificity Matters
Mentioning specific reforms in your call (warrants, training, identification) gives your senator talking points to use in negotiations. Generic "vote no" calls are good. Calls demanding specific reforms are powerful.
Timing Is Everything
The vote is Thursday. Senators are making final decisions now. But even after the first vote, negotiations will continue—what you demand today shapes what gets traded, added, or removed next. Every call before Thursday influences how they vote and what demands they make in negotiations.