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Democrats Slam ICE Tactics as 'Un-American and Fascist'

2/11/2026

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During a House Homeland Security Committee hearing, Democratic lawmakers harshly criticized ICE, likening agents to Nazis.
Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) questioned ICE acting director Todd Lyons about citizenship-proof reports, while Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) called ICE officers "thugs" and suggested pardons.
Goldman labeled ICE tactics "un-American and outright fascist" during the exchange.
Lyons defended ICE, noting increased threats to personnel and concerns about body cameras.

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During a House Homeland Security Committee hearing, Democratic lawmakers harshly criticized ICE, likening agents to Nazis.
Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) questioned ICE acting director Todd Lyons about citizenship-proof reports, while Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) called ICE officers "thugs" and suggested pardons.
Goldman labeled ICE tactics "un-American and outright fascist" during the exchange.
Lyons defended ICE, noting increased threats to personnel and concerns about body cameras.