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Jan 27, 2026 
Senator Chris Murphy, a Connecticut lawmaker focused on foreign policy and civil liberties, speaks bluntly about federal immigration enforcement after the Minneapolis killing. He lays out proposed reforms to ICE and DHS. He discusses nationwide ICE practices and the political stakes for lawmakers. The conversation centers on whether Democrats will force real legislative limits or settle for superficial fixes.
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DHS Abuses Preceded Minneapolis Shooting
- Senator Chris Murphy warns DHS was out of control before the Minneapolis murder and funding it without reform violates congressional oath.
- He says abuses occur nationwide, including ICE disappearing immigrants after court hearings.
Courtroom Seizures In Texas
- Murphy recounts visiting a Texas immigration court where people applied for asylum and were seized by ICE after hearings.
- He uses this example to show the problem occurs well beyond Minneapolis.
Tom Homan Signals Hardline Response
- Murphy argues Tom Homan is not a credible reformer and has promoted brutality as a leader.
- He warns Homan's placement signals poor prospects for meaningful de-escalation in Minneapolis.