Here Are The Republicans Questioning ICE In Minnesota
A growing number of Republican lawmakers are questioning the continued federal law enforcement presence in Minnesota following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.
In the days after Pretti’s death, and the release of additional video footage, several Republicans have called for a deeper investigation into the shooting.
Republican House Homeland Security Committee Chairman and New York Rep. Andrew Garbarino formally requested that leaders from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) testify before the committee, renewing calls for oversight and accountability of federal immigration agencies.
Republican Washington Rep. Michael Baumgartner praised Garbarino’s move, writing in post on X that it’s important “the American people and Congress be given a better understanding of how immigration enforcement is being handled.”
I’m disturbed by what I’ve seen from today’s video from Minnesota.
It’s critically important that the American people and Congress be given a better understanding of how immigration enforcement is being handled, including the methods federal law enforcement officers are using to… https://t.co/8Fi89gIVys— Congressman Michael Baumgartner (@RepBaumgartner) January 25, 2026
House Oversight GOP Chairman James Comer further suggested in an appearance on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures” that President Donald Trump should consider repositioning federal agents if tensions escalate. . .
Today, exclusively on @SundayFutures with @MariaBartiromo, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer @RepJamesComer spoke about the investigation into the Minnesota shooting. @FoxNews pic.twitter.com/L8qtgZqhjM
— SundayMorningFutures (@SundayFutures) January 25, 2026
Other GOP lawmakers including Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski and North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis called for independent probes into the shooting, with Cassidy arguing ICE and the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) credibility are “at stake.” (Read more from “Here Are The Republicans Questioning ICE In Minnesota” HERE)
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