G.O.P. Revives Immigration Bill, Weighing Ban on Trump’s Fund
The G.O.P. is reviving an immigration bill that may include a provision to prevent President Trump from establishing a fund for alleged victims of government persecution. A vote is expected on Thursday, following a preliminary vote that sets the stage for further discussions. This move reflects ongoing tensions within the party regarding immigration policy and Trump's influence.
- ▪Several Republicans are pushing to add a measure to the immigration bill that would bar Trump from creating a fund for victims of government persecution.
- ▪A vote on the immigration enforcement bill is scheduled for Thursday.
- ▪The preliminary vote on Wednesday indicated a lengthy process ahead for the bill's passage.
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See more updates from this storyJune 3, 2026, 9:34 p.m. ETAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTG.O.P. Revives Immigration Bill, Weighing Ban on Trump’s FundSeveral Republicans suggested they would insist on adding a measure to bar the president from creating a fund to pay people who claim to be victims of government persecution.Listen · 6:22 min Share full article2A vote on Wednesday set the stage for a lengthy vote-a-thon that could culminate in passage of the immigration enforcement bill on Thursday.Credit...Demetrius Freeman for The New York TimesBy Annie KarniReporting from the CapitolJune 3, 2026Updated 7:06 p.m.
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