House Democrat Introduces Resolution to Impeach President Trump Over ICE Operations
Democratic Representative Al Green of Texas has introduced a privileged resolution to impeach President Trump, accusing him of high crimes and misdemeanors. The resolution, introduced on Monday, utilizes a procedural tool that compels House GOP leaders to schedule a vote on the article of impeachment within two legislative days. Representative Green alleges that President Trump abused his executive power by transforming Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) into 'dangerous, unaccountable paramilitary police forces' that operate without oversight. He specifically cited 'unjustified killings' by immigration officers during 'Operation Metro Surge,' a mission designed to apprehend and deport undocumented immigrants. The resolution mentions the deaths of four U.S. citizens, including Alex Pretti and Renee Good, who were killed in separate incidents in Minneapolis after altercations with officers. Representative Green further accused President Trump of enabling agents ...