Summary
Congressional Republicans defended ICE after an ICE officer fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis. The Department of Homeland Security said the officer acted in self-defense, but some Democrats and the Minneapolis Mayor disagreed after seeing video evidence. The incident has led to calls for further investigation and debate over ICE's conduct.
Key Facts
- An ICE officer shot and killed a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis.
- The Department of Homeland Security claims the officer fired in self-defense.
- Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey disputes this claim, calling the officer's actions reckless.
- Republicans, including Tom Emmer and Lisa McClain, defended the ICE officer's actions.
- Democrats like Rep. Ilhan Omar demand a detailed investigation into the shooting.
- Sen. Chris Murphy and Rep. Dan Goldman suggested not funding DHS unless ICE's actions are reviewed.
- There are calls from some Democrats for ICE to leave Minneapolis and other major cities.
