Summary
A former acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), John Sandweg, discussed changes in Minneapolis operations after two fatal shootings. Tom Homan, a former ICE director, was appointed to lead operations, and Sandweg believes his experience will bring stability to enforcement practices. Sandweg also highlighted the need for Congress to reform immigration laws to improve ICE's public image and effectiveness.
Key Facts
- John Sandweg served as acting ICE Director under President Obama from August 2013 to February 2014.
- Tom Homan, a former ICE director, has been deployed to Minneapolis to oversee ICE operations.
- Two fatal shootings occurred in Minneapolis during federal enforcement actions in January.
- Greg Bovino, previously in charge, was removed; Sandweg criticized his tactics as unsuitable for an urban setting.
- Sandweg thinks Homan will bring standard, orderly ICE procedures back to Minneapolis.
- Video evidence contradicted the initial official accounts of the shootings.
- Sandweg argues against abolishing ICE and urges congressional immigration law reforms.
- Public trust in ICE and the Department of Homeland Security has decreased due to recent actions and messaging.
