Justice Department Statement on Fund Fails to Advance Funding Bill

The Justice Department stated it would follow a temporary order blocking a fund. Republican senators said the statement does not resolve concerns about the fund or the immigration enforcement funding bill. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said the statement needs more investigation. She predicted a robust discussion at Tuesday’s party meeting about the bill and the fund.

Republican Concerns Sen.

John Kennedy said the statement does not clarify the administration’s position on the fund. He said the fund is affecting passage of the reconciliation bill. Many Republicans want a direct statement ending the fund. Such a statement would likely secure enough votes for the funding bill, according to the report. The funding bill remains stalled in the Senate.