US EditionSenate Panel Hears From Top Immigration Officials, State Leaders on Minnesota Surge
Senators and Minnesota officials debated federal immigration enforcement and use-of-force issues after two protesters died during Minneapolis operations, with agency leaders defending the crackdown.
- On Thursday, Minnesota officials and immigration agency leaders testified before the Senate Homeland Security Committee in Washington, D.C., amid scrutiny over Minneapolis shootings.
- Amid intense scrutiny of a December enforcement surge, senators focused on deadly clashes in Minneapolis after federal agents shot Alex Pretti and Renee Good last month.
- Reviewing the tape, lawmakers pressed immigration leaders on when agents should draw or fire their weapons, with Lyons and Scott answering questions about use-of-force protocols.
- Johnson's remarks and Ellison's denials came as DHS funding deadlines added pressure; funding expires at 12 a.m. on Saturday.
- Committee leaders warned the hearings could affect public trust in ICE and force broader oversight as Sen. Rand Paul, Committee Chair, said senators `want to hear both sides on this,' after immigration agency heads defended the mass deportation campaign at Tuesday’s House Homeland Security Committee.
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