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Rep. Grijalva's Protest Turns Chaotic Amid Immigration Raids

12/6/2025

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Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) clashed with agents at a Tucson protest over immigration raids, claiming she was pepper-sprayed.
Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin disputed her account, saying Grijalva was not sprayed.
The raids targeted Taco Giro restaurants as part of a long-running immigration and tax violations investigation, with multiple arrests.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes condemned the incident as unacceptable.
Grijalva expressed concern for community members lacking her protections.

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Story summary

Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) clashed with agents at a Tucson protest over immigration raids, claiming she was pepper-sprayed.
Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin disputed her account, saying Grijalva was not sprayed.
The raids targeted Taco Giro restaurants as part of a long-running immigration and tax violations investigation, with multiple arrests.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes condemned the incident as unacceptable.
Grijalva expressed concern for community members lacking her protections.