Overview
- A Feb. 3 letter from Sens. John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet with Reps. Diana DeGette, Joe Neguse, Jason Crow and Brittany Pettersen asks DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for a formal briefing, a written report, and an independent OIG investigation.
- The delegation also requests written confirmation of any disciplinary or corrective actions with a response due by Feb. 13.
- Advocates report that ace of spades cards bearing ICE Denver contact details were left in vehicles after Jan. 21 detentions in Eagle County.
- Allegations describe agents using unmarked vehicles with sirens to stage imitation traffic stops, raising civil-rights and impersonation concerns.
- DHS said on Jan. 23 that it unequivocally condemns such actions, and ICE’s Office of Professional Responsibility is investigating with no public findings to date.