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DHS Disputes Grijalva's Pepper-Spray Claim After Confrontation at Tucson HSI Raid

Federal officials say the enforcement targeted Tucson restaurants in a yearslong immigration‑tax case.

Overview

  • Rep. Adelita Grijalva posted videos from outside a Tucson taquería and says she was pepper‑sprayed and pushed while seeking information.
  • DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin denies Grijalva was sprayed, labels the gathering a mob, and alleges participants obstructed and assaulted officers.
  • Tucson Police say federal tactical teams used chemical munitions to disperse the crowd and report two federal agents were seriously injured.
  • Homeland Security Investigations executed multiple warrants Friday at several eateries as part of a multi‑year probe into alleged immigration and tax violations.
  • Local authorities say no arrests were made during the confrontation as some demonstrators tried to block federal vehicles from leaving.