Politicians are at odds over how to end the immigration standoff. Democrats think President Trump’s power is holding them back, while Republicans believe progressive activists are controlling their hands.
Senate Democrats proposed a new deal that includes stricter border controls and limits on police actions against immigrants. However, they kept it secret.
Earlier, Senate Republicans offered a compromise: they’d fund DHS but not the part that handles immigration enforcement. They didn’t include any changes to how immigration agents work, though.
Source: https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/lawmakers-say-political-fears-stand-in-way-of-ice-deal-2e3fcd4c