Overview
- Federal authorities carried out coordinated actions at multiple Tucson restaurants as part of a yearslong investigation into immigration and tax violations.
- A crowd confronted agents during the operation, and officers deployed chemical munitions and pepper spray, according to on‑scene video and official statements.
- Rep. Adelita Grijalva said she and her staff were sprayed and pushed while she sought information, and she posted videos showing agents spraying a crowd.
- DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin said Grijalva’s claim is not true, asserted the crowd was obstructing and assaulting officers, and reported two federal agents were seriously injured.
- The Tucson Police Department said federal tactical officers requested local support after the use of chemical munitions and reported making no arrests.