In early February, a budget package was approved that guarantees funding for state spending through September. However, as part of the agreement, the DHS budget was excluded after disagreements between congressional parties over, among other things, ICE, which falls under DHS.
Among other things, Democrats have demanded that ICE personnel not wear masks during operations.
The shutdown began at 6 a.m. local time in Sweden.
However, ICE will continue to operate with funds approved in last year's state budget. Other agencies under DHS will be primarily affected.
