ICE in the USA: US immigration authorities receive an additional $70 billion

U.S. immigration authorities are set to receive substantial new funding, with President Donald Trump signing a law that allocates nearly $70 billion for the remainder of his term. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency will receive $38 billion, while the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency will be granted $26 billion.

An additional $5 billion is designated for unforeseen costs. The House of Representatives approved the legislation by a narrow margin of 214 to 212, overcoming resistance from Democrats. This funding is intended to bolster the administration's capacity to execute its deportation agenda, with a stated goal of deporting approximately one million individuals annually until the 2028 presidential election.

Initial proposals within the bill included over $1 billion for White House security measures and a $1.8 billion fund for compensating Trump allies who claimed wrongful prosecution. However, these specific provisions were ultimately removed from the final legislation.

The law's passage signifies a significant financial commitment to the enforcement of immigration policies, aiming to facilitate large-scale deportations and strengthen border control efforts.