Summary
Immigration officials defended their agents during a congressional hearing after the shooting deaths of two U.S. citizens by immigration officers. The hearing focused on the use of body-worn cameras for agents and addressed concerns about federal actions in Minneapolis. Immigration leaders said they are increasing the number of agents with cameras.
Key Facts
- Immigration officials faced questions in Congress after ICE agents killed two U.S. citizens, Alex Pretti and Renee Good, in Minneapolis.
- The deaths led to public outcry and increased scrutiny of immigration enforcement tactics.
- President Trump's administration is implementing a policy for ICE agents to wear body-worn cameras during operations.
- Over 3,000 ICE officers have received cameras, with an additional 6,000 planned to be issued. ICE has about 13,000 agents.
- CBP has equipped 10,000 out of 20,000 agents with cameras, with plans to increase that number.
- Officials defended their operations in Minneapolis, which involved deploying about 3,000 agents to address illegal immigration.
- Immigration leaders were asked about training and recruitment practices for ICE and CBP agents, which remain unchanged in substance but have accelerated schedules.
- The hearing included strong exchanges, such as when a congresswoman challenged the morality of the immigration officials' actions.
