By standing firmly behind the agency, Trump became inseparable from its actions in the public eye.
Inside Congress, frustration boiled over when subpoenas for body-camera footage and internal documents were blocked.
That obstruction ignited accusations of a cover-up, deepening public distrust and intensifying calls for dismantlement.
Lawmakers accused federal leadership of shielding agents rather than confronting uncomfortable truths.
The blocked evidence became as controversial as the shooting itself.
Democratic leaders responded by introducing the Abolish ICE Act, signaling a dramatic escalation in strategy. Continue reading…
