Public commenter urges end to ICE, accuses agency of 'killing people in the street'

An unidentified speaker used a public comment to call for the abolition of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and to accuse the agency of serious misconduct.

The speaker said, "ICE and DHS, the way it exists today, did not exist just a few decades ago," asserting that the agency is a "creation of overreach" and adding, "And certainly, the ICE of right now is an agency created by Donald Trump that is larger and with more resources than at any time in American history." The commenter argued that some functions within the Department of Homeland Security could be handled by other agencies and that "ICE in its current form cannot exist."

The speaker made forceful allegations about the agency's conduct: "Because what they're doing right now is they're killing people in the street," and said ICE was "violating due process." The comment included a direct charge aimed at South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem: "Kristi Noem has to be held accountable for that." The speaker closed with a call to action, saying, "this is a moment we have to have courage and stand up with the country and do the right thing."

The transcript records these assertions and calls for accountability but does not include supporting evidence, responses from officials, or any formal action tied to the remarks. No motions, votes, or staff directions related to the speaker's claims are recorded in the transcript provided. The comments reflect the speaker's views and accusations; the transcript does not show any rebuttal or factual corroboration during the same session.

Because the remarks are accusatory and concern federal agencies and elected officials, they are notable for public record and potential follow-up, but the transcript alone does not substantiate the factual claims.