8legs: United states house committee on homeland security

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'No, sir, I won't': ICE director refuses to apologize for killings of citizens by agents

ICE Director Todd Lyons refused to apologize for the deaths of two Minnesota residents linked to ICE actions during a House hearing.
Lawmakers questioned accountability and personnel actions at ICE amid ongoing investigations.
Rep. Swalwell compared ICE operations to selling 'Amazon Prime, but with human beings' during the hearing.
Swalwell pressed Lyons on whether he would apologize to families labeled as domestic terrorists by the president.
The hearing underscored tensions over oversight and the handling of fatalities linked to ICE operations.
Lyons asserted he would speak to the family in private but would not comment on active investigations.
The exchange occurred as lawmakers debated the scope of ICE’s deportation operations and oversight.
The hearing featured officials discussing oversight measures following fatalities attributed to ICE actions.
The outlet described Lyons’ remarks within a broader political context surrounding immigration policy.
The article notes Lyons’s reluctance to discuss active investigations or personnel data during the inquiry.

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