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Stories / Issue · Aug 7 – Oct 2, 2026

Immigration Enforcement

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132Members · 107 D · 25 R
244Actions · 203 D · 41 R
39States & territories · TX · CA · IL · CT lead
$20.1MFunding announced

How the conversation moved

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Requested actionDeclarations, investigations, decisions 3
Sent lettersTo agencies, companies, officials +2+479
HearingsHeld, testified or questioned 20
StatementsResponses to news 17
CriticizedA policy, decision or person +348
PraisedCredit for a decision or person 2
Visits and eventsTours, town halls, site visits 31
Announced fundingGrants and approvals 3
Filed or pushed billsNew, reintroduced or passed 36
Other 5

Developing stories

5 threads · 32 of 244 actions

ICE Fatal Shootings Hearing

14 members

  1. Sep 22Escobar joined 100+ members demanding ICE release shooting victim for medical care and halt deportation.
  2. Sep 22Gomez demanded ICE release shooting victim from detention and preserve evidence for investigation.
  3. Sep 22Omar questioned witnesses at hearing on DHS fatal shootings by immigration officers.
  4. Sep 22Pingree questioned families and witnesses at hearing on fatal ICE shootings across the country.
  5. Oct 1Salinas introduced bill requiring federal government to share evidence with local law enforcement in ICE shootings.

19 actions →

Frederick ICE Operation Tactics

10 members

  1. Sep 7McClain Delaney called for investigation into ICE enforcement activity and alleged use of force in Frederick.
  2. Sep 10Castro visited elementary school and met families separated during ICE operation.
  3. Sep 10Blumenthal requested DHS Inspector General investigate ICE arrest surge in Connecticut.
  4. Sep 15Durbin Durbin questioned FBI Director Patel on immigration enforcement, hiring standards and corruption.
  5. Sep 17Van Hollen, Ivey, Elfreth Maryland delegation called for investigation into ICE operations tactics in Frederick.

9 actions →

Operation Midway Blitz

1 member

  1. Sep 9García called for accountability for DHS immigration enforcement and passage of Dream and Promise Act.
  2. Sep 9García called for accountability for DHS immigration enforcement and passage of Dream and Promise Act.

2 actions →

ICE Airport Operations

3 members

  1. Aug 20Rosen, Van Hollen, Cortez Masto Led Senate colleagues demanding answers about ICE conduct and TSA cooperation at airports.

1 actions →

Where they stand

Support · 7

  • RSimpson IDCosponsored Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act
  • RJustice WVSupports Trump's immigration strategy and border enforcement
  • DMurphy CTPushed bill to ban ICE enforcement at school bus stops
  • RMace SCIntroduced bill to crack down on birth tourism schemes
  • RHusted OHIntroduced Red Light Act to restrict driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants
  • DWarner VASupports investigation into ICE agent conduct
  • RCruz TXFiled amicus brief supporting states' right to enforce immigration laws

Oppose · 90

  • DLuján NMUrged IRS to drop citizenship checkbox from Form 1040
  • DKennedy NYOpposed $17 million ICE detention facility expansion
  • DCastro TXHeld hearing demanding accountability for ICE operations and proposed warehouse
  • DGarcia TXCalled for accountability after ICE shootings and body camera failures
  • DGrijalva AZOpposes private detention facility with troubled contractor record
  • DSalinas ORIntroduced bill to mandate transparency in ICE use-of-force incidents
  • DWyden ORDemanded end to expedited mega master immigration hearings
  • DMerkley ORDemanded end to expedited immigration hearings without due process
  • RBanks INOpposes sanctuary bus stop legislation restricting ICE enforcement
  • DWasserman Schultz FLCriticized overcrowding and inhumane conditions at ICE detention facility
  • DRivas CADemanded ICE restore detainee location information access
  • DHoyle ORDemanded end to expedited mega master immigration hearings
  • DEscobar TXDemanded ICE restore detainee details to Online Detainee Locator System
  • DCorrea CADemanded quality legal services and humane treatment for unaccompanied children
  • DBynum ORDemanded end to fast-track immigration hearings
  • DDurbin ILOpposes Trump administration's TPS terminations and mass deportations
  • DLiccardo CASupports local restrictions on ICE facility construction
  • DJayapal WAOpposes Trump's illegal pocket rescissions of immigration services
  • RTenney NYChallenged state law restricting local law enforcement cooperation with ICE
  • DBeyer VACriticized ICE agents for threatening unarmed citizen with gun
  • DKaine VAOpposes third-country deportation network as human rights abuse
  • DRamirez ILIntroduced bill to dismantle DHS and abolish ICE and CBP
  • DHickenlooper COOpposes ICE's lack of transparency on TB exposure at detention facility
  • DPingree MEQuestioned families on ICE agent killings and accountability failures
  • DOmar MNQuestioned families on DHS agent killings and accountability
  • DVargas CADemanded DHS end ICE enforcement near schools
  • DMcClain Delaney MDDemanded independent investigation into ICE operation tactics in Frederick
  • DGomez CADemanded ICE release detainee and conduct independent investigation
  • DKelly AZDemanded DOJ restore staffing to Recognition and Accreditation program for immigrant legal support
  • RTaylor OHDemanded answers on illegal immigrant CDL driver fatality
  • DFrost FLDemanded ICE answers on dangerous facility conditions
  • DSchakowsky ILDemanded accountability for ICE's mistaken detention and injury of citizen
  • DDoggett TXCriticized ICE's shooting and deportation quota enforcement practices
  • DWelch VTCriticized ICE detention and Trump's mass deportation agenda
  • DHassan NHDemanded ICE accountability for hiring unqualified agents without background checks
  • DWatson Coleman NJDemanded investigation into ICE detainee death and humanitarian release
  • DVan Hollen MDDemanded investigation of ICE operation tactics in Frederick
  • DIvey MDRequested DHS investigation of ICE operation tactics in Maryland
  • DElfreth MDCalled for DHS Inspector General investigation of ICE tactics
  • DMcClellan VACriticized Trump Administration's ICE and Border Patrol actions as lawless and inhumane
  • RVan Drew NJOpposes ICE release of deportable immigrant; opposes legal defense funding
  • DMeng NYOpposes citizenship question on 2030 Census as unconstitutional and harmful to immigrant communities
  • DAnsari AZCriticized Trump mass deportation agenda and ICE funding
  • DMenendez NJCriticized detention facility conditions and medical care access
  • DKelly ILDemanded halt to Medicaid data sharing with ICE
  • DPressley MAOpposed termination of Salvadoran Temporary Protected Status
  • RCrank CORequested DOJ investigation of violent walkouts
  • DGarcía ILDemanded accountability for federal immigration enforcement brutality
  • DTorres CARequested expanded state inspections and oversight of facility conditions
  • DFriedman CAOpposes Trump administration ICE immigration raids
  • DWalkinshaw VASupports investigation into ICE agent violence and rights violations
  • DVasquez NMDemanded DHS cancel electric shock glove contract and ban abusive devices
  • RHiggins LAInvestigated federal government failures enabling cartel trafficking of unaccompanied children
  • DJeffries NYOpposes termination of TPS for Haitians and Syrians
  • IKing MECriticized ICE body-camera plan lacking transparency and accountability
  • RDowning MTOpposes federal funding for sanctuary jurisdictions
  • DLarson CTOpposed additional funding for ICE and Border Patrol
  • RMcCormick GAOpposes birth tourism loophole; promoted Ban Birth Tourism Act
  • DMullin CACriticized CBP detention of legal immigrants and green card holders
  • DRandall WACalled out inhumane conditions and inadequate medical care at ICE facility
  • DMoulton MACriticized ICE facility conditions and demanded improved due process protections
  • DDexter ORDemanded answers on detention center conditions and medical care
  • DHorsford NVCriticized ICE recklessness and lack of oversight; opposed TPS stripping
  • DShaheen NHOpposed ICE electric shock glove acquisition plan
  • DSchiff CARequested investigation into ICE law firm entry attempt
  • DRosen NVOpposes ICE acquisition of electric shock gloves
  • DReed RIOpposes ICE shock glove purchase and demands accountability
  • DCortez Masto NVOpposes ICE electric shock glove acquisition, demands safety documentation
  • DBooker NJDemands immediate halt to ICE electric shock glove acquisition and investigation
  • DUnderwood ILDemanded DHS abandon procurement of electric shock gloves
  • DHimes CTOpposes ICE detention tactics targeting immigrant families
  • DBennet CODemanded answers about ICE targeting at airports with TSA assistance
  • DQuigley ILCriticized Trump administration's deportation of unaccompanied children without due process
  • DPallone NJDemanded accountability for deaths and medical neglect in ICE detention facilities
  • DRuiz CADemanded answers on expanding child detention at contaminated former military base
  • RRoy TXQuestioned university's H-1B visa hiring prioritizing foreign workers over Americans
  • DKim NJDemanded closure of Delaney Hall detention facility over detainee treatment
  • RHageman WYOpposes improper licensing of unqualified and illegal drivers
  • DSubramanyam VAOpened investigation into ICE agent misconduct
  • DFoushee NCConducted oversight at detention center; called for facility closure due to poor conditions
  • DSchneider ILOpposes mega master immigration hearings as unfair mass deportation tactic
  • DKrishnamoorthi ILOpposed Trump Administration's mass immigration hearings scheduling hundreds of noncitizens
  • DClark MACriticized ICE as a danger to communities, demanded accountability
  • DMcGarvey KYDemanded reversal of rule fast-tracking ICE detention and deportation of asylum seekers
  • DPanetta CAOpposed unchecked ICE and CBP funding for deportations
  • DMurray WAQuestioned no-bid contract award to Trump-aligned firm
  • DLarsen WARequested clarification on ICE facility operations and policies
  • DWilliams GAOpposes TSA-ICE data sharing for mass deportations
  • DGoodlander NHOpposes deportation of military families and veterans
  • DMarkey MACriticized Trump administration's stealth immigration system changes

What each party did · Democrats 203 · Republicans 41

  • 3Requested action0
  • 70Sent letters9
  • 18Hearings2
  • 16Statements1
  • 41Criticized7
  • 1Praised1
  • 30Visits and events1
  • 2Announced funding1
  • 19Filed or pushed bills17
  • 3Other2

Most active

  1. DBlumenthal CT10
  2. DGreen TX10
  3. DDurbin IL8
  4. DRamirez IL8
  5. DPadilla CA7
  6. DCastro TX6
  7. DJayapal WA5
  8. DHickenlooper CO5

By state

  • TX33
  • CA26
  • IL24
  • CT16
  • NJ16
  • PA14
  • VA12
  • NY11

+31 more with fewer actions

Every action

244 actions · 282 releases
  1. Oct 2, 2026
    • Letter

      DLuján NM

      Called on the IRS to remove a citizenship question from the 2026 tax form.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      RSimpson ID

      Cosponsored bill to prevent foreign nationals observing Sharia from entering or remaining in U.S.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      DKennedy NY $17M

      Condemned Trump administration's $17 million ICE detention facility expansion.

      Release ↗

    • Hearing

      DCastro TX

      Hosted field hearing examining community impacts of mass deportation and ICE warehouse.

      Release ↗

  2. Oct 1, 2026
  3. Sep 30, 2026
  4. Sep 29, 2026
    • Hearing

      DDurbin IL

      Criticized Trump administration's mass deportation campaign and TPS terminations at Senate forum.

      Release ↗

    • Hearing

      DDurbin IL

      Delivered opening statement at Senate forum opposing Trump administration's TPS terminations.

      Release ↗

    • Praise

      DLiccardo CA

      Praised San José and Monterey County for restricting ICE detention facility construction.

      Release (2 members) ↗

  5. Sep 28, 2026
    • Bill

      RBanks IN

      Pushed for legislation to lock Trump immigration enforcement policies into law before future administrations.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      RGill TX

      Introduced legislation to prohibit illegal aliens from obtaining commercial trucking licenses.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      DCastro TX

      Led 60+ Democrats demanding transparency in legal representation contracts for unaccompanied children.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      DCasar TX

      Demanded investigations into Office of Refugee Resettlement's legal services contracting process.

      Release ↗

  6. Sep 26, 2026
    • Criticism

      DJayapal WA

      Criticized Trump's pocket rescissions of immigration services funding as unconstitutional.

      Release ↗

  7. Sep 25, 2026
  8. Sep 24, 2026
    • Bill

      RScott SC

      Introduced legislation to prohibit foreign nationals from using temporary travel programs for birth tourism.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      RTuberville AL

      Introduced bill to overhaul legal immigration system with merit-based admissions and stricter requirements.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      RScott FL

      Introduced bill to give DHS and State Department access to child predator data during visa screening.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      RMarshall KS

      Criticized ICE enforcement operations in Southwest Kansas for inadequate coordination with local law enforcement.

      Release ↗

    • Statement

      DDurbin IL

      Released GAO report detailing Trump Administration's flawed immigration detention expansion.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      DDean PA

      Sent letter demanding transparency on private detention center financial relationships.

      Release ↗

  9. Sep 23, 2026
    • Bill

      RScott FL

      Attempted to pass bill restricting birth tourism from China; Democrats blocked it.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      DKaine VA $410M

      Filed resolutions demanding assessments of human rights conditions in fifteen countries used for third-country deportations.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      DRamirez IL

      Introduced Reimagining Safety Act to dismantle DHS and abolish ICE.

      Release ↗

    • Statement

      DCastro TX

      Issued statement on ICE treatment of shooting victim Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez.

      Release ↗

    • Visit

      DCasar TX

      Visited ICE detainee shot by federal officer, reported bullet still lodged in body.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      DSalinas OR

      Led 25 members requesting HHS response on prolonged detention of unaccompanied children.

      Release ↗

  10. Sep 22, 2026
  11. Sep 21, 2026
    • Letter

      DKelly AZ

      Urged DOJ to restore full staffing to immigration legal assistance program cut by Trump administration.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      RTaylor OH

      Sent letter to California governor demanding answers about illegal immigrant CDL driver death.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      DTonko NY

      Demanded answers on Buffalo detention facility expansion and contract award process violations.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      DFrost FL

      Demanded answers from ICE on dangerous conditions in Florida immigration facilities.

      Release ↗

  12. Sep 20, 2026
  13. Sep 18, 2026
  14. Sep 17, 2026
  15. Sep 16, 2026
  16. Sep 15, 2026
  17. Sep 14, 2026
    • Statement

      DFrost FL

      Responded to DHS Inspector General report confirming inhumane detention conditions.

      Release ↗

  18. Sep 12, 2026
    • Criticism

      RVan Drew NJ

      Condemned immigration enforcement failures after illegal immigrant charged with assaulting child.

      Release ↗

  19. Sep 11, 2026
  20. Sep 10, 2026
  21. Sep 9, 2026
  22. Sep 8, 2026
  23. Sep 7, 2026
  24. Sep 5, 2026
    • Statement

      RSmith NJ

      Commented on unlicensed immigrant driver killing child in New Jersey parking lot.

      Release ↗

  25. Sep 4, 2026
  26. Sep 3, 2026
  27. Sep 2, 2026
    • Criticism

      IKing ME

      Criticized ICE body-worn camera acquisition as hollow promise without transparency policy changes.

      Release ↗

    • Visit

      DVeasey TX

      Conducted oversight visit to ICE detention facility regarding asylum seeker health conditions.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      DLiccardo CA

      Condemned ICE for 52 deaths in custody since Trump took office.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      RDowning MT

      Introduced bill to deny HUD funding to sanctuary cities that refuse immigration enforcement cooperation.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      DCorrea CA

      Condemned DOJ legal opinion outlining path to strip federal funding from states not aiding mass deportations.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      RSmith NJ

      Condemned New Jersey sanctuary state policies after illegal immigrant drivers killed infant in Jackson.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      DCarson IN

      Submitted congressional inquiry to DHS demanding answers on increased ICE enforcement activity in Indianapolis.

      Release ↗

  28. Sep 1, 2026
    • Bill

      RScott FL

      Called on Congress to pass the SAFE KIDS Act to prevent birth tourism schemes by foreign adversaries.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      RMoreno OH

      Revealed Connecticut issued driver's license to undocumented immigrant who killed Ohio resident and demanded answers.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      DBlumenthal CT

      Demanded DHS accountability for increased ICE enforcement targeting Connecticut residents.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      DGarcia TX

      Demanded accountability for ICE agent shooting of unarmed man in Houston.

      ↳ ICE Fatal Shootings Hearing · Release ↗

    • Statement

      DRamirez IL

      Voted against continuing resolution citing DHS operations and immigrant detention concerns.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      DLarson CT

      Voted for continuing resolution rejecting additional ICE and Border Patrol funding.

      Release ↗

    • Hearing

      RMcCormick GA

      Rep. McCormick questioned immigration expert on birth tourism and promoted Ban Birth Tourism Act.

      Release ↗

    • Visit

      DMullin CA

      Conducted unannounced oversight visits of CBP detention facilities at San Francisco International Airport.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      DJeffries NY

      Criticized Republican voter suppression legislation and Trump administration TPS termination.

      Release ↗

    • Statement

      DJeffries NY

      Provided information on Temporary Protected Status termination for Haitians and Syrians.

      Release ↗

    • Statement

      DJeffries NY

      Issued joint Democratic leadership statement on Supreme Court ruling allowing termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians.

      Release ↗

    • Hearing

      DJayapal WA

      Delivered opening statement at hearing criticizing Trump administration immigration enforcement and Republican threats to defund local police.

      Release ↗

    • Hearing

      DCohen TN

      Questioned witnesses at hearing on sanctuary jurisdictions and ICE accountability.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      RSmith NJ

      Criticized Biden administration immigration policy following fatal accident involving undocumented immigrant.

      Release ↗

  29. Aug 31, 2026
  30. Aug 29, 2026
    • Visit

      DHorsford NV

      Hosted roundtable with Oversight Committee ranking member to hear from families impacted by ICE and CBP.

      Release ↗

    • Statement

      DGreen TX

      Shared news article about Texas lawmakers backing impeachment articles over ICE enforcement operations.

      Release ↗

  31. Aug 28, 2026
  32. Aug 27, 2026
  33. Aug 26, 2026
  34. Aug 25, 2026
    • Letter

      DPallone NJ

      Led 87 House Democrats demanding DHS and ICE account for 50+ deaths in immigration detention custody.

      Release ↗

  35. Aug 24, 2026
    • Criticism

      DKelly AZ

      Criticized Trump administration for targeting military families and business owners instead of criminals in deportations.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      DRuiz CA

      Demanded answers from HHS and immigration agencies on plans to expand child detention capacity.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      RRoy TX

      Sent letter to Texas State University questioning H-1B visa hiring over American workers.

      Release ↗

    • Statement

      RBanks IN

      Discussed 7-part immigration package including citizenship and workforce bills.

      Release ↗

    • Statement

      RBanks IN

      Urged Senate to pass 7-bill immigration package before midterms.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      DGreen TX

      Filed impeachment resolution against President Trump for abuse of presidential powers.

      Release ↗

  36. Aug 21, 2026
  37. Aug 20, 2026
  38. Aug 19, 2026
  39. Aug 18, 2026
  40. Aug 17, 2026
  41. Aug 16, 2026
    • Visit

      DGreen TX

      Joined press conference opposing termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti.

      Release ↗

  42. Aug 15, 2026
    • Statement

      DDexter OR

      Conducted unannounced oversight visit to detention center citing hunger strike and unsafe conditions.

      Release ↗

  43. Aug 14, 2026
  44. Aug 13, 2026
    • Criticism

      IKing ME $20M

      Criticized ICE's $20 million purchase of shock gloves as prioritizing intimidation over de-escalation.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      DKim NJ

      Called for closure of Delaney Hall ICE detention facility after detainee deaths.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      DBlumenthal CT

      Demanded investigation into Office of Refugee Resettlement's delays in reunifying immigrant children.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      DTorres NY

      Introduced bill requiring ICE to notify families of detainee deaths and medical emergencies in custody.

      Release ↗

  45. Aug 12, 2026
  46. Aug 11, 2026
  47. Aug 10, 2026
  48. Aug 8, 2026
  49. Aug 7, 2026
    • Letter

      RSchmitt MO

      Urged HHS and CDC to close a birthright citizenship loophole for foreign diplomats' children.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      RSchmitt MO

      Urged Department of Labor to close loopholes allowing employers to prioritize foreign workers over Americans.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      RSchmitt MO

      Blocked Democratic legislation to close an ICE detention facility.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      DMarkey MA

      Released report documenting Trump administration's covert efforts to dismantle the U.S. immigration system.

      Release ↗

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