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Rep. Shri Thanedar called ICE agents 'thugs' during a House DHS oversight hearing.
Lyons defended ICE operations, saying he signed up to protect America and declined a pardon.
Swalwell urged Lyons to resign, citing harm to individuals including a child with cancer and a citizen.
The hearing highlighted partisan tensions over DHS enforcement and accountability.
The exchange occurred as DHS oversight probed enforcement practices and agency actions.
Lyons stated he would not resign, defending the service and his career.
The hearing occurred on February 10, 2026, on Capitol Hill.
The act of labeling agents as ‘thugs’ drew immediate focus on ICE and CBP conduct.
House members pressed leadership on accountability and reforms for DHS agencies.
The report notes the presence of a 6-year-old cancer patient among those affected by enforcement actions.

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Thanedar grills CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott, calling for accountability over immigration enforcement actions.
Thanedar accused ICE and CBP of undermining trust and urged action, including abolition discussions.
Thanedar pressed whether President Trump would pardon DHS leaders, challenging the political calculus behind pardons.
The hearing addressed Minnesota bodycam footage and the broader debate over DHS transparency.
Lawmakers debated potential congressional actions, including oversight measures and funding demands for DHS.
The exchange occurred against the backdrop of ongoing concerns about enforcement and accountability.
Speaker and chair officials signaled continuing congressional scrutiny of DHS agencies.
The hearing highlighted bipartisan concerns about immigration enforcement and public trust.
Representative Thanedar referenced pardons as a leverage point in immigration policy.

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