Democrats block homeland security funds amid anger over immigration enforcement

Chuck Schumer,has criticised Donald Trump over immigration enforcement (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

Democrats have voted to block legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security and several other agencies as they negotiate with Republicans and the White House on new restrictions for Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement.

Thursday’s 45-55 test vote came as Democrats have threatened a partial government shutdown when money runs out on Friday.