The US Congress is nearing the approval of a substantial funding package of nearly $70 billion for the Department of Homeland Security, aimed at supporting President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement agenda. The bill, which has passed the Republican-led Senate and is now moving to the House, allocates $30 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and nearly $20 billion for Border Patrol operations. Critics, including Democrats and pro-immigrant advocates, label it a 'rotten bill' due to its lack of oversight and specific directives, effectively providing a 'blank check' for enforcement activities. The funding is intended to bolster Trump's goal of increasing deportations to 1 million annually, a target that has proven challenging to meet. Additionally, the administration is reportedly working on measures to strip immigrant groups of protections and is ramping up hiring for ICE agents. Advocates express concern that taxpayer dollars are being used to support a mass deportation agenda while many Americans face economic difficulties. The bill's passage reflects the ongoing tensions surrounding immigration policy as the midterm elections approach.