Hi John,

The killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis was only two weeks ago, which is hard to believe. But the news of ICE's abusive tactics just keeps coming, with the latest report saying they detained a five-year-old child and sent him to Texas, despite him having an active asylum case. 

And it's easy to understand why ICE is behaving this way — they feel empowered to by their leadership. In a recently leaked memo, ICE leadership told its officers they can forcibly enter homes without judicial warrants, in contradiction of the Fourth Amendment and a shift from prior policy. 

It's time for Congress to step up, investigate ICE and hold its leadership to account. They are voting on a budget bill this week, but because the One Big Beautiful Bill Act dramatically increased spending on ICE, the agency has more than enough funding to continue these operations. 

Congress needs to hold hearings and demand leadership explain the agency's lack of accountability, poor training, use of excessive force, detaining of American citizens, and the disregard for people's constitutional rights.

If the executive branch won't stop itself, it's up to Congress to check abuses of power.