Summary
President Trump's top immigration officials, including the acting ICE director, defended their agencies before Congress. They were questioned about incidents involving use of force and the treatment of U.S. citizens during immigration enforcement. Lawmakers are calling for more accountability and the use of body cameras by officers.
Key Facts
- President Trump's immigration officials appeared before a House panel to defend their enforcement tactics.
- Lawmakers questioned them about fatal shootings of U.S. citizens and other incidents involving force.
- ICE Director Todd Lyons defended his officers, saying they follow the law.
- Congressional Democrats want all immigration officers to use body cameras.
- Approximately 3,000 ICE agents and 10,000 Customs and Border Protection agents currently have body cameras.
- The officials refused to discuss specific incidents, citing ongoing investigations.
- There is public concern and lawsuits about U.S. citizens being stopped due to immigration enforcement.
- The officials will meet with the Senate's Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee next.
