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Oversight Committee Democrats say Trump administration tactics harmed Minnesota families; clergy testifies

Oversight Committee Democrats · March 12, 2026
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Democrats on the committee and in the Senate described testimony alleging warrantless searches, unmarked vehicles and violent encounters by federal agents. Minnesota clergy Reverend Tolgar testified he and other faith leaders were arrested protesting ICE actions and said children in affected communities "have not been safe."

Democrats on the committee and in the Senate framed recent oversight hearings as probes into alleged unconstitutional actions by federal agents, citing testimony from whistleblowers, industry experts and survivors of agency abuses.

"That is what oversight looks like," a committee member said, summarizing months of testimony that, the member said, described warrantless searches, forced entries into homes by armed agents, use of masks and unmarked vehicles, and efforts to conceal…

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