Oversight Democrats’ Statement on New Tool to Document ICE Misconduct Across the Country as 170 American Citizens Illegally Detained by DHS

Washington, D.C. — Today,
a spokesperson for Oversight Democrats released the following statement
on their investigation into the Department of Homeland Security after
reports that at least 170 U.S. citizens have been unlawfully detained by
the agency.

“Oversight Democrats have launched an investigation into the unlawful detention of American
citizens by ICE and the Department of Homeland Security.

We’re establishing a misconduct tracker to systematically document abuse and
civil rights violations by this administration — including cases where
ICE has detained U.S. citizens and violated federal law. The tracker
documents unconstitutional actions after they occur — it is not a live
location tool. Creating this kind of investigatory record is routine and
essential in any oversight inquiry.

We’re not tracking officers’ locations or putting anyone at risk. We’re
publishing records to expose patterns of misconduct and to build a
transparent public record for the American people. Our work will always
protect the public, law enforcement, and the Constitution,” said Sara Guerrero, spokesperson for Oversight Democrats