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ICE Director Defends Policies Amid Controversial Agent Shootings

2/11/2026

Summary

Story summary

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons faced questions at a House hearing after two fatal shootings of federal agents.
He defended U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policies as targeting serious criminals.
Lawmakers noted only 14% of ICE arrests involved individuals with violent records.
The hearing also addressed a Minneapolis arrest in which a father was taken while picking up his son from preschool.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 3, abolished the discriminatory national origins quota system that had favored Northern and Western Europeans since the 1920s. This landmark legislation significantly increased immigration from Asia and Latin America, reshaping U.S. demographics and sparking ongoing debates about immigration enforcement, as evidenced by current scrutiny of ICE practices.

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Story summary

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons faced questions at a House hearing after two fatal shootings of federal agents.
He defended U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policies as targeting serious criminals.
Lawmakers noted only 14% of ICE arrests involved individuals with violent records.
The hearing also addressed a Minneapolis arrest in which a father was taken while picking up his son from preschool.

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