Sponsor
Shri Thanedar
Representative · D-MI
Representative · D-MI
The bill would end ICE-led immigration enforcement and ease burdens on immigrant communities and local authorities, but risks significant near-term gaps in national security and public safety, disruptions to government and justice operations, and economic and personnel consequences during transition.
Immigrants and immigrant communities would face fewer federal raids, arrests, detentions, and related disruptions, reducing fear and family disruption.
Local governments would regain control over immigration enforcement priorities, likely improving community trust and cooperation with local police.
Taxpayers could see small financial gains from rescinding unobligated ICE balances, freeing up some unused federal funds for reallocation.
Border communities and national security stakeholders could experience reduced capacity to interdict cross-border crime and threats if a principal federal immigration agency is removed.
Government operations could be disrupted as assets, liabilities, investigations, information-sharing, and contracts are abruptly transferred and funds rescinded, harming continuity with state and local partners.
Immigrants and public safety could face delays and uncertainty in detention, removal, and criminal immigration case processing during transition, slowing enforcement and legal resolution.
Based on analysis of 3 sections of legislative text.
Abolishes the federal immigration enforcement agency, bars federal funding for its functions, rescinds its unobligated balances, and transfers assets/liabilities to DHS, effective in 90 days.
A bill that abolishes U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), bars federal funds for ICE functions immediately, rescinds ICE’s unobligated balances, and transfers remaining ICE assets and liabilities to the Secretary of Homeland Security. The statute sets formal termination of ICE 90 days after enactment and prevents use of federal funds to carry out functions previously assigned to the ICE Director.
Official title: To abolish U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Introduced January 15, 2026 by Shri Thanedar · Last progress January 15, 2026