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Todd Lyons, acting director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) testifies during a House Committee on Homeland Security oversight hearing of the Department of Homeland Security: ICE CBP and USCIS, on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Washington.

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ICE chief defends his officers' actions before Congress after the deaths of 2 protesters

ICE chief defends his officers' actions before Congress after the deaths of 2 protesters

The acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement is defending his officers, saying they won't be intimidated while carrying out President Donald Trump's deportation agenda. Todd Lyons, along with other agency leaders, faced tough questions from Democrats during a congressional hearing Tuesday. Lyons blames elected officials for rhetoric that endangers officers. The hearing follows recent scrutiny after two protesters were shot and killed by Homeland Security officers in Minneapolis. Democrats are criticizing the administration's immigration policies, while officials argue their actions make the country safer. The hearing marks the first time these leaders have appeared in Congress since receiving increased funding.