Immigration Disputes Raise Shutdown Fears as Congress Faces Spending Deadlines
• Senators warn an immigration fight could trigger a shutdown after March 22 when the next funding deadline hits • The Homeland Security funding bill is seen as the most challenging due to disputes over border wall construction and immigration enforcement policies • House Republicans are pushing controversial riders related to immigration that Senate Democrats oppose • Lawmakers are considering separating the Homeland Security bill from the other spending bills to avoid a broader shutdown • They face an April 30 deadline to pass all spending bills before automatic 1% cuts to discretionary programs take effect