1. United States
2. Texas
3. Letter

I am a Texas constituent writing with concern about recent ICE enforcement actions that have raised questions regarding constitutional compliance, oversight, and accountability—particularly in incidents involving U.S. citizens. Regardless of one’s views on immigration policy, it is essential that federal law enforcement agencies operate within clearly defined legal boundaries and maintain transparent accountability mechanisms. When enforcement actions result in serious harm or loss of life, Congress has an obligation to ensure that proper safeguards, training, and oversight are in place. I respectfully urge you to consider the following specific, near-term actions: 1. Support Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearings related to ICE enforcement practices. Hearings focused on use-of-force standards, training protocols, warrant requirements, and procedures governing the detention of U.S. citizens would provide needed clarity and reinforce Congress’s constitutional oversight role. 2. Request a Department of Justice Civil Rights Division review of recent ICE-related incidents involving U.S. citizens. A fact-finding review would help determine whether current practices comply with constitutional protections and whether policy adjustments are warranted. Independent review is an appropriate step when serious questions arise regarding federal authority and enforcement conduct. 3. Support enforceable accountability measures tied to ICE funding, including body-worn cameras and visible agent identification. Congress has the authority to condition funding on compliance with basic transparency and accountability standards. I encourage you to support or advance appropriations language that requires: Body-worn cameras during enforcement actions involving civilians Clear, visible agent identification Standardized retention and reporting requirements for footage Meaningful consequences for non-compliance Such measures protect civilians, law-abiding officers, and the federal government alike by reducing disputes, deterring misconduct, and limiting exposure to costly litigation. These steps would strengthen public confidence in federal law enforcement while preserving the rule of law and constitutional limits on executive power. Oversight and accountability are not anti-enforcement; they are essential to effective and legitimate enforcement. Thank you for your consideration. I appreciate your attention to these issues and your service to Texas.