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Senator Gallego Calls for ICE Dismantling After Shooting

1/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Senator Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on CNN, advocating dismantling the agency.
Following the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, Democratic officials are alarmed and some push for oversight and impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey condemned the use of federal agents in cities, saying it undermines democratic values.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. government dismantled the Immigration and Naturalization Service on March 1, 2003, creating the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in response to the September 11 attacks. This restructuring aimed to bolster national security but has led to over 143,000 deportations in 2019 and ongoing debates about ICE's controversial practices and its impact on local communities.

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Story summary

Senator Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on CNN, advocating dismantling the agency.
Following the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, Democratic officials are alarmed and some push for oversight and impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey condemned the use of federal agents in cities, saying it undermines democratic values.

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