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Former Biden Official Faces Backlash Over Border Death Post

1/31/2026

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Andrew Bates, a former Biden official, faced backlash for a post about Anadith Danay Reyes Alvarez, 8-year-old who died in Border Patrol custody.
Conservatives criticized Bates, noting the death occurred during Biden's presidency.
Bates defended his stance, urging rejection of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) tactics.
Incident follows two fatal shootings of U.S. citizens by federal agents in Minnesota.
A poll shows 59% of voters find ICE tactics too aggressive.

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Andrew Bates, a former Biden official, faced backlash for a post about Anadith Danay Reyes Alvarez, 8-year-old who died in Border Patrol custody.
Conservatives criticized Bates, noting the death occurred during Biden's presidency.
Bates defended his stance, urging rejection of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) tactics.
Incident follows two fatal shootings of U.S. citizens by federal agents in Minnesota.
A poll shows 59% of voters find ICE tactics too aggressive.