""As we speak, ICE agents are shooting American citizens in cold blood, breaking down doors to arrest people, and sending 5-year-olds to detention centers, all in clear violation of our Constitution," said Sanders in a statement. "Instead of funding Trump's domestic army, we should instead use that money to prevent hundreds of thousands of Americans from losing the health care they desperately need by investing in Medicaid.""
"The entire Democratic caucus, as well as two Republicans, voted "yes" for the amendment. The measure failed 49 to 51, but the vote is a show of growing opposition to Trump's immigration campaign, even among members of his own party. The Republicans who voted in favor were Sen. Susan Collins (Maine), who is facing a challenge from Democratic candidate Graham Platner in the upcoming election; and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), who has been a critic of the Trump administration's raids in Minneapolis and Homeland Security Kristi Noem's conduct."
Legislation was introduced to rescind $75 billion in additional ICE funding and reallocate it to Medicaid, asserting it could prevent 700,000 people from losing health care after recent Medicaid cuts. The amendment failed 49–51 despite the entire Democratic caucus and two Republicans voting yes. Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski joined Democrats in support. Supporters argued the funds should be used to restore health coverage rather than expand immigration enforcement. The measure referenced allegations of violent ICE tactics and child detentions, and the vote signaled growing bipartisan concern over aggressive immigration enforcement priorities.
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