Overview
- Sen. Ruben Gallego said his office has sought details but has received no confirmation on reports that ICE could increase operations in Phoenix, adding that he believes “something is coming at some point.”
- Gallego criticized the agents involved in the Minneapolis shooting and questioned their tactics after new bystander video surfaced, citing improper weapons handling.
- The Trump administration has defended the ICE agent’s actions as self-defense, while the FBI now leads the Minneapolis investigation without state law-enforcement partners.
- Phoenix has seen consecutive nights of demonstrations and a vigil outside the local ICE office, and Gallego urged civil protest and recommended that residents carry identification or passports.
- Rep. Yassamin Ansari announced legislation to rein in ICE and said she will cosponsor articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, as Gallego voiced support for reforms proposed by Sen. Chris Murphy, including demasking agents and requiring warrants for arrests.