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Lawmaker says DHS, ICE acting like a 'private military force,' cites testimony of arrests and shootings
Summary
A lawmaker told a congressional hearing that DHS and ICE agents have committed widespread abuses, including alleged warrantless entries and use of force; the speaker cited testimony alleging dozens of incidents and urged continued oversight and court action.
A lawmaker addressed Senator Blumenthal during a congressional hearing on DHS and ICE and accused federal immigration agents of widespread misconduct, saying the agencies are operating like "Donald Trump's personal and private military force." The speaker urged sustained oversight and judicial review to protect Fourth Amendment rights.
The lawmaker said the committee has held three hearings on DHS and ICE and "documented horrific and terrible violence by this administration," adding that oversight Democrats and Senate partners are "fighting for accountability, for truth, and for the rights of all people." The speaker cited testimony from teachers, veterans and people arrested on the ground as sources for the committee's…
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