ICE Times, Not Nice Times Negotiations to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown have broken down, leading Republicans to plan a budget reconciliation bill that bypasses Democrats. Despite this, DHS has recalled thousands of furloughed workers. The article alleges widespread mistreatment and inhumane conditions for detainees within DHS facilities, with a significant portion lacking serious criminal history.

• Senate talks to end the DHS shutdown failed, with Republicans planning to use budget reconciliation.
• DHS has ordered thousands of furloughed workers to return to work, regardless of budget passage.
• Polls indicate that most Americans disapprove of Trump’s immigration handling and find DHS actions excessive.
• The article details alleged inhumane conditions, including overcrowding, lack of sanitation and medical care, and mistreatment of detainees.
• DHS spends over $100 billion annually to detain individuals, many of whom have minor or no criminal history.
• Refugees and asylum seekers are reportedly being denied legal protection and held under poor conditions.
• Detained individuals include children, pregnant women, the disabled, and US citizens, some of whom claim to have been mistreated.