Ximena Bustillo

And so that really does bring into question, like, who does the administration want to bring in?

What is it saying about what it means to be an American?

We've noticed and had this conversation into last year, but we're really going to see it this year.

You know, I think the words safety and civic engagement came out a lot.

You know, people finally felt a level of safety and protection.

And then at the same time, a lot of people talked about being excited to vote in federal elections and, you know, finally being able to cast that ballot because, you know, if you're not a citizen, you cannot vote.

And, you know, they know that.

And so they're excited to finally be able to do that ahead of the midterms this year.

The review describes how Alex Preddy resisted arrest before two officers shot him, but the review makes no mention of Alex Preddy attacking officers or threatening them with a weapon as the administration first described the incident.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has come under intense bipartisan scrutiny for her initial characterization.

She was quick to describe Preddy's actions as, quote, domestic terrorism, saying Preddy was attacking officers first and brandishing a weapon.

The review does not mention an attack or that a weapon was brandished.

Instead, it notes officers noticed a gun once there was already a struggle to arrest him.

Jimena Bustillo, NPR News.

The review describes how Alex Preddy resisted arrest before two officers shot him, but the review makes no mention of Alex Preddy attacking officers or threatening them with a weapon as the administration first described the incident.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has come under intense bipartisan scrutiny for her initial characterization.

She was quick to describe Preddy's actions as, quote, domestic terrorism, saying Preddy was attacking officers first and brandishing a weapon.

The review does not mention an attack or that a weapon was brandished.

Instead, it notes officers noticed a gun once there was already a struggle to arrest him.

Ximena Bustillo, NPR News.