Congressional Hearing Probes DHS Officials on Immigration Enforcement Amid Minneapolis Fatalities

On February 10, 2026, top officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including leaders from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), testified before the House Homeland Security Committee in Washington, D.C. The hearing focused on recent fatal shootings in Minneapolis, prompting congressional scrutiny of immigration enforcement tactics. Lawmakers demanded accountability and called for policy reforms in response to these incidents. During the testimony, DHS officials defended their enforcement methods but declined to discuss details of the Minneapolis shootings. The hearing highlighted tensions between congressional members and DHS leadership regarding immigration enforcement and public safety. No specific outcomes or reforms were announced at the hearing, but the event underscored ongoing concerns about enforcement practices and their consequences.