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Rep. Jordan Defends ICE Amid Controversial Arrests and Lawsuit

10/12/2025

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Jordan Defends ICE

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) defended ICE on CNN, saying they are "doing the Lord’s work" and that ICE fulfills President Trump's immigration-enforcement promises.
He criticized sanctuary jurisdictions that release people instead of cooperating with ICE.
A viral video shows an ICE officer pepper-balling Rev. David Black outside a Chicago facility.
The ACLU of Colorado and migrant advocates filed a lawsuit against federal officials for alleged unlawful arrests.

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Jordan Defends Indictments

House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan defended the Justice Department's indictments of James Comey and Letitia James, dismissing claims of political retribution and asserting the law is applied fairly under the current attorney general.
He cited Comey's alleged false statements to Congress as the indictment's justification.
He defended ICE agents against criticism of their tactics, noting they face significant pressure.
Jordan said the Judiciary Committee will review immigration enforcement issues.

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Jordan Defends ICE

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) defended ICE on CNN, saying they are "doing the Lord’s work" and that ICE fulfills President Trump's immigration-enforcement promises.
He criticized sanctuary jurisdictions that release people instead of cooperating with ICE.
A viral video shows an ICE officer pepper-balling Rev. David Black outside a Chicago facility.
The ACLU of Colorado and migrant advocates filed a lawsuit against federal officials for alleged unlawful arrests.

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