Immigration Chiefs Testify on Enforcement

The heads of United States — United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, United States — United States Customs and Border Protection, and United States — United States Citizenship and Immigration Services are set to testify before the United States — United States House Committee on Homeland Security. They will face questions regarding Donald Trump's mass deportation agenda and immigration enforcement practices within American cities. This testimony follows recent scrutiny, including the shooting deaths of protesters Killing of Renée Good and Killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis by Homeland Security officers. The agencies have also been criticized for policies that allegedly infringe on the rights of immigrants and protesters. Todd Lyons, acting director of United States — United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is expected to be questioned about a memo he signed regarding warrant-less entries. Rodney Scott, head of United States — United States Customs and Border Protection, will address his agency's expanded role in internal arrests. Joseph Edlow, director of United States — United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, will face questions on refugee vetting and asylum case pauses. The testimony occurs amidst falling public support for the agencies' actions and a battle in United States over United States — United States Department of Homeland Security funding.