Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., talks about ICE reforms ahead of DHS funding deadline

NPR | By Steve Inskeep

Published February 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM EST

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic Rep. Mike Quigley of Illinois about DHS funding and ICE reforms ahead of Friday's deadline to avert a partial government shutdown.

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