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On the recordAugust 31, 2026
ICE is answerable to the American public whose trust in the agency has eroded: over half of Americans have little to no confidence in the agency and over half believe it uses excessive force.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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Senators highlight public trust issues with ICE.

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