Moore signals support for ICE funding challenge that could spark a partial government shutdown

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: January 27, 2026

Words: 633

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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Gov. Wes Moore (D) said he hates the thought of another government shutdown, but he also said that there needs to be some accountability for federal immigration officers who are using increasingly aggressive tactics that have led to the shooting deaths of two protesters in Minneapolis this month.

Moore, during an interview Monday with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, signaled a willingness to back threats by members of his own party in Congress to block funding for …

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