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Homeland Security Shutdown Looms as Talks Stall
Funding set to lapse, with Democrats demanding new immigration enforcement restrictions
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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Funding for the Department of Homeland Security is set to lapse on Friday, and a shutdown appears certain as lawmakers prepare to leave Washington for a 10-day break and negotiations with the White House over Democrats' demands for new restrictions on immigration enforcement have stalled.
Why it matters
The shutdown will narrowly impact agencies under the DHS umbrella, like Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, but could still lead to disruptions like federal workers missing paychecks and airport screening issues if it drags on for weeks.
The details
Democrats have demanded better identification for ICE and other federal law enforcement officers, a new code of conduct for those agencies, and more use of judicial warrants as part of their negotiations with the White House. Unlike the record 43-day shutdown last fall, the upcoming closures will be more limited in scope.
- Funding for the Department of Homeland Security is set to lapse on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
The players
Donald Trump
The President of the United States.
Democrats
The political party that is demanding new restrictions on immigration enforcement as a condition of approving more funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.
