Why Democrats Aren't Stressing the Partial DHS Shutdown | RealClearPolitics

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by Hayes Brown, MS Now
February 17, 2026
Why Democrats Aren't Stressing the Partial DHS Shutdown | RealClearPolitics
<p>While time is usually on the status quo's side, Senate Democrats' unity gives them room to dig in on their demands to rein in ICE and Border Patrol.</p>
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Originally published on RealClearPolitics on 2/17/2026