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Omar's new legislation targeting ICE sparks outrage when the internet sees what's in it: 'Un-American'
Monday, September 21, 2026
Representative Ilhan Omar introduced legislation called the Make ICE Pay Act that would redirect approximately $140 billion in funding currently allocated to Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol toward communities affected by immigration enforcement operations. The bill proposes reallocating existing budget authority rather than creating new spending. Omar's office has not yet released a full bill text or detailed implementation plan.
