WASHINGTON D.C January 29, 2026 — U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) declared strong opposition to a Republican-backed Homeland Security appropriations bill, describing it as an unwarranted boost to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under President Donald Trump. In a video posted to X on January 29, Warren, while walking through a Capitol hallway, vowed to vote against the measure, stating, “I’m not just a no — I’m a hell no.”
The legislation is part of a six-bill government funding package aimed at averting a partial federal shutdown. The Senate failed to advance the package on January 29 after Democrats, including Warren, blocked procedural progress, demanding reforms to ICE operations amid reports of recent violence involving federal agents.
In her video, Warren criticized the bill for providing ICE with an additional $10 billion in funding, on top of what she described as $75 billion allocated earlier. “This budget rewards ICE with $10 billion more,” she said. “It does nothing to rein in ICE — nothing — even after masked federal agents shot and killed another American citizen.” She referenced specific cases, mentioning individuals named Alex Prettie and Renee Goode, and argued the bill fails to address communities “terrorized” by ICE enforcement or include common-sense reforms.
Warren further contended that the funding does not lower health care or utility costs for families and instead provides “another blank check” that makes life “more dangerous and more expensive” for Americans.
The Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Appropriations Act allocates significant resources to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which oversees ICE. Democratic lawmakers have stalled the package to seek concessions on immigration enforcement practices following reported incidents involving federal agents.
The failed Senate vote has heightened risks of a partial government shutdown if no agreement is reached soon. Negotiations continue between Republicans, Democrats, and the White House.
Warren’s post has garnered significant attention on X, with thousands of likes, reposts, and replies reflecting polarized views on immigration enforcement and federal funding.
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