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Rep. Ramirez Slams DHS Over Violent Immigration Policies

2/11/2026

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During a February 10, 2026 congressional hearing, Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-IL) criticized Department of Homeland Security leaders over immigration policies.
She condemned ICE and CBP actions as violent, including detaining children and defying court orders.
Ramirez addressed ICE Director Todd Lyons and others, saying, "You have used your power to perpetrate great evil."
She tied the actions to historical injustices and urged accountability for deaths linked to those policies.

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During a February 10, 2026 congressional hearing, Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-IL) criticized Department of Homeland Security leaders over immigration policies.
She condemned ICE and CBP actions as violent, including detaining children and defying court orders.
Ramirez addressed ICE Director Todd Lyons and others, saying, "You have used your power to perpetrate great evil."
She tied the actions to historical injustices and urged accountability for deaths linked to those policies.