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No Change to Immigration, Border Policy During Government Shutdown: ICE

Last updated: October 4, 2025 2:42 am
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This article was originally published  by The Epoch Times: No Change to Immigration, Border Policy During Government Shutdown: ICE

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has confirmed that its operations will continue unaffected by the government shutdown that began on October 1. The longstanding commentary around immigration and border control remains unchanged, despite the swirling rumors suggesting otherwise.

On October 1, ICE issued a clear message on social media: “There is NO CHANGE to U.S. immigration laws or border enforcement. Claims that a government shutdown would facilitate illegal entry into the United States are FALSE.” The agency reaffirmed, “U.S. immigration laws and enforcement efforts remain unchanged.” Such affirmations are crucial, especially amidst the chaos that often accompanies political stalemates.

The government shutdown, triggered by congressional discord over funding agreements, doesn’t seem to imply relaxations in border security. As a blanket rule, unauthorized border crossings continue to be classified as crimes. The implications of the shutdown, which have left many in limbo, primarily affect funding-dependent federal agencies rather than the enforcement of immigration laws, which President Trump’s administration has long prioritized.

In the wake of the shutdown, there has been a predictable tug-of-war in Congress. Democrats demand the extension of health care subsidies and the reversal of Medicaid cuts, while Republicans advocate for a more measured approach to funding that doesn’t include significant health care reforms. With parties at an impasse, it’s a classic case of legislative gridlock, where compromise seems to be more of a theoretical solution than an actionable strategy.

The shutdown mandates that federal agencies furlough “non-excepted” employees. However, “excepted” employees—including those crucial to public safety like law enforcement and health care providers—will remain on duty, albeit without immediate pay. All the while, everyday civil programs funded through mandatory spending, such as Social Security and Medicare, continue to function as intended, illustrating a nuanced dynamic within federal operations during a shutdown.

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On the economic front, the Congressional Budget Office estimates a staggering 750,000 federal employees could be furloughed daily, incurring a total compensation cost of approximately $400 million each day. Yet, despite these figures, the U.S. Postal Service remains detached from the political fray, operating independently of congressional appropriations and funding via its service offerings.

Recent legislative attempts to resolve the deadlock saw a Democratic proposal to reopen government and extend health benefits falter on a party-line vote of 47-53. During these deliberations, the spotlight has shifted toward Republicans who are pivoting to a proposal aimed at maintaining current funding levels for an additional seven weeks—emphasizing the segmented nature of the political discourse.

ICE, alongside the Department of Homeland Security, has continued to operate actively, conducting operations that include arrests of undocumented immigrants and drug seizures. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem highlighted the ongoing commitment of law enforcement, emphasizing the sacrifices of over 200,000 personnel who will be working without pay during the shutdown—a sobering reminder of the costs associated, both economic and ethical, of prolonged governmental inaction.

It is notable that accusations of blame have begun to fly, with Democrats asserting that their Republican counterparts bear the brunt of the responsibility for the stalemate. Congressional leaders Jeffries and Schumer, in their statement, indicated a readiness to find common ground and address the healthcare crisis that’s emerged in the narrative surrounding the shutdown.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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