The President of the United States, Donald Trump, may be willing to scale back some anti-immigration actions in order to reach an agreement with Democrats that would allow the government to reopen, particularly the funding of the Department of Homeland Security.
The partial shutdown has affected several federal operations since February, including services at airports and areas related to security and immigration control. In an effort to reach a political compromise, the White House is reportedly considering adjustments to its immigration strategy while negotiations continue in Congress.
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Among the proposals being discussed is expanding the use of body cameras for immigration agents and modifying certain enforcement policies, measures that could help break the political deadlock.
The situation reflects the deep tension between Republicans and Democrats over how to manage immigration and government funding, one of the most sensitive issues in American politics.
Why is the U.S. government partially shut down?
Because Congress and the White House have not yet reached an agreement on the budget and immigration policies needed to fund several federal agencies.
