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Lawmaker urges independent probes of federal agents, cites shootings and unmarked operations
Summary
At an oversight hearing, an unnamed committee member described alleged federal law-enforcement tactics across several cities, urged independent investigations and said Congress is working on legislation to provide justice for witnesses cited during testimony.
An unnamed committee member at an oversight hearing criticized recent federal law-enforcement operations and urged independent investigations, saying witnesses named in the session "deserve justice." The speaker cited incidents in Los Angeles, Chicago, Portland, Charlotte and Minnesota and called for congressional action.
The lawmaker opened by thanking witnesses for "your bravery" and singled out "Miss Martinez, Miss Raman, Ascon," saying their testimony should be heard "for the world to hear." The speaker said the public and press are paying attention and that the committee was convening to provide oversight.
The speaker said Republican lawmakers and the administration have not engaged in the accountability conversation. "But why is it just Democrats? ... Why is it just…
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