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US House advances $70 billion immigration enforcement bill

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Federal law enforcement clears an entry point for vehicles to Delaney Hall during ongoing protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) outside the Delaney Hall detention center, in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., June 6, 2026. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Federal law enforcement clears an entry point for vehicles to Delaney Hall during ongoing protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) outside the Delaney Hall detention center, in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., June 6, 2026. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs Caitlin Ochs Reuters

WASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday advanced a $70 billion bill that would fund immigration enforcement through the remainder of President Donald Trump's administration.

(Reporting by David Morgan; Editing by Mark Porter)

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This story was originally published June 9, 2026 at 2:02 PM.

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