ICE, borders and DHS: what’s in Trump’s $70bn immigration crackdown bill?

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Donald Trump signed a $70 billion funding bill this week that dramatically expands the Department of Homeland Security's resources through the end of his second term, specifically targeting his mass deportation campaign. The legislation dramatically increases ICE and Customs and Border Protection's power and budget. Critics argue the measure represents a significant setback for accountability, though the full details of how the funds will be allocated remain unclear from the article excerpt provided.