Congressional Hearing Probes DHS Officials on Immigration Enforcement Amid Minneapolis Fatalities

In a tense congressional hearing on February 10, 2026, senior officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) were questioned about recent fatal shootings in Minneapolis involving federal immigration agents. Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Rodney Scott appeared before the House Homeland Security Committee to address concerns over the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

Democratic lawmakers pressed the officials for accountability and policy reforms. Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) asked Lyons if he would apologize to Good's family for her being labeled a "domestic terrorist" by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after her death on January 7. Lyons declined, stating, "No sir," and added that he would "welcome the opportunity to speak to the family in private" but would "not comment on the investigation." Similarly, Scott refrained from commenting on Pretti's death, citing ongoing investigations.

The hearing followed the Department of Justice's announcement of a federal civil rights investigation into Pretti's death. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche emphasized the need for a thorough examination of the events surrounding the incident.

In response to mounting criticism, Secretary Noem pledged to equip federal immigration agents with body-worn cameras to enhance transparency and accountability.

The deaths of Good and Pretti have intensified debates over immigration enforcement tactics and the use of force by federal agents, prompting calls for comprehensive policy reforms and increased oversight.