Drain ICE Act of 2026

This bill seeks to eliminate all funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by amending Public Law 119-21, commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." It specifically proposes to repeal Sections 90003 and 100052 of that Act, which are identified as the sources of appropriations for ICE. Additionally, the legislation mandates the rescission of all unobligated balances of funds previously appropriated by those sections, effectively cutting off current and future financial support for the agency. The bill's findings highlight significant concerns regarding ICE's operations, including documented reports of cruel and inhumane conditions at detention facilities and the alleged unlawful arrest and detention of U.S. citizens and legal residents. It notes that a substantial portion of individuals in ICE custody have no criminal charges or convictions, and points to a dramatic increase in the detention of individuals without criminal records. The legislation also raises issues about profit-driven models of private contractors, potential corruption, and the redirection of Department of Homeland Security resources away from other critical missions towards expanded immigration enforcement.