INTRO: House Democrats holding a field hearing in Austin, Texas focusing on the multiple people killed and wounded by ICE in recent incidents throughout the state. Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-MS), the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, insists the recent shootings in Texas and nationwide are not isolated incidents, and that the agency is going after people who have not committed any violent crimes.
ACK: Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-MS) – Ranking Member, House Committee on Homeland Security
TAG: Congressman Thompson vowing he and other officials will ensure the Trump administration is held accountable. President Trump and ICE claim they are only targeting dangerous criminals who pose a threat to communities.
KEYWORD: Politics, Crime, Legal
