DHS: ICE Enforcement To Continue If Government Shuts Down; Tariffs Keep Flowing

The Department of Homeland Security announced that tariff revenue collection and certain Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations would continue even if the federal government shuts down. Agencies are updating contingency and operational plans as funding could lapse after Sept. 30 unless Congress acts. DHS characterized revenue collection and key enforcement functions as essential, meaning they would persist while many other government activities might pause. Officials are preparing to maintain critical activities during a lapse in appropriations while other nonessential work is curtailed. The guidance signals continuity for enforcement and revenue roles amid potential funding gaps.