Shutdown Threatens Oct. 15 Pay: 1M Troops, ICE And Border Patrol Ordered To Work Without Pay

With funding unresolved, an Oct. 13 cutoff could delay Oct. 15 paychecks for more than 1 million active-duty troops and numerous DHS enforcement personnel. Essential staff—including ICE agents and Border Patrol—must continue working without pay, with back pay typically provided after shutdowns end. DHS contingency plans suggest enforcement operations will continue despite payroll stress, raising morale and capacity concerns.