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What to Expect in a Government Shutdown: Immigration Impact and Consequences
The threat of a federal government shutdown has become a common occurrence in recent years. The most recent federal government shutdown occurred in December 2018 and lasted for thirty-five days. Last year, in September 2023, there was an imminent threat of a federal government shutdown that was only averted within hours of becoming reality. If the U.S. Congress does not pass a bill or temporary measure on December 20, 2024, to continue federal government funding, then a federal government shutdown will become effective at 12:01 a.m. eastern time (ET) on Saturday, December 21.
