Lisa Murkowski

Before discussing our broader operations, I must address the situation in Minnesota and the dangers that ICE agents and officers face nationwide.

WHILE THE INVESTIGATIONS REMAIN ONGOING, I'M ENCOURAGED THAT SOME MINNESOTA OFFICIALS ARE FINALLY SIGNALING THE WILLINGNESS TO COOPERATE WITH ICE.

LET ME BE CLEAR, PROMISES ARE NOT ENOUGH.

WE NEED ACTION.

IN THE WAKE OF THE UNPRECEDENTED BORDER CRISIS OF THE PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATION, ISIS STEPPED INTO THE BREACH TO ENFORCE THE LAW.

THIS COMMITMENT HAS A COST.

WE ARE FACING THE DEADLIEST OPERATING ENVIRONMENT IN OUR AGENCY'S HISTORY.

In fiscal year 2025, death threats against ICE personnel increased more than 8,000%.

Assaults on officers have skyrocketed over 1,400%.

One officer in Minnesota had his finger bitten off by a protester, egged on by elected officials characterizing our officers as Gestapo or secret police.

The families of ICE personnel have been made to feel unsafe in their homes.

I know this firsthand because my own family was targeted.

But let me send a message to anyone who thinks they can intimidate us.

You will fail.

Despite these perils, our officers continue to execute their mission with unwavering resolve.

And we are only getting started.

ICE remains committed to the fundamental principles that those who illegally enter our country must be held accountable.

No, sir, I won't.

Why not?

Because, sir, that child that you're showing right there, the men and women of ICE took care of him when his father abandoned him in Moran law enforcement.