Floor SpeechUrgent2026-01-15

ICE OPERATIONS

Immigration

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On 2026-01-15, Representative Andrea Salinas (D-OR-6) delivered a floor speech titled "ICE OPERATIONS" in the House. The speech addressed immigration.

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ICE OPERATIONS

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H909] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ICE OPERATIONS (Ms. SALINAS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. SALINAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to call out President Trump for abusing his power, acting in secrecy, and threatening our safety, all while failing to address the rising costs in America. Trump is deploying ICE to our neighborhoods to terrorize our immigrant communities. His operations rely on brutal tactics, avoiding deescalation and due process against U.S. citizens. Although the administration claims it is only targeting undocumented criminals who pose a threat, we know that is an outright lie. At every turn, the administration erodes any trust it has ever had with the public. That became even clearer when Secretary Noem signed an order barring Members of Congress from conducting oversight of ICE facilities without 7 days' notice. I visited an ICE facility in Tacoma, Washington. I did provide that 7 days' notice, even though I was not legally required to do so, and yet I was still denied access to meet with my constituents due to so-called scheduling issues. This is not transparency. This is an attempt to control access, suppress oversight, and manipulate the narrative. Instead of terrorizing our communities, Trump needs to get back to the real work of solving the affordability crisis. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Goldman of Texas). Members are reminded to refrain from engaging in personalities toward the President. ____________________

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ICE OPERATIONS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H909] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ICE OPERATIONS (Ms. SALINAS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. SALINAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to call out President Trump for abusing his power, acting in secrecy, and threatening our safety, all while failing to address the rising costs in America. Trump is deploying ICE to our neighborhoods to terrorize our immigrant communities. His operations rely on brutal tactics, avoiding deescalation and due process against U.S. citizens. Although the administration claims it is only targeting undocumented criminals who pose a threat, we know that is an outright lie. At every turn, the administration erodes any trust it has ever had with the public. That became even clearer when Secretary Noem signed an order barring Members of Congress from conducting oversight of ICE facilities without 7 days' notice. I visited an ICE facility in Tacoma, Washington. I did provide that 7 days' notice, even though I was not legally required to do so, and yet I was still denied access to meet with my constituents due to so-called scheduling issues. This is not transparency. This is an attempt to control access, suppress oversight, and manipulate the narrative. Instead of terrorizing our communities, Trump needs to get back to the real work of solving the affordability crisis. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Goldman of Texas). Members are reminded to refrain from engaging in personalities toward the President. ____________________