Trump Immigration Chiefs to Testify After Protester Deaths

Heads of ICE, CBP, and USCIS to face questions over immigration enforcement tactics.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The leaders of the agencies carrying out President Trump's immigration enforcement agenda will testify before Congress on Tuesday, facing scrutiny over recent protester deaths and controversial tactics used in cities across the country.

Why it matters

The testimony comes amid falling public support for the administration's aggressive immigration policies and operations, which have been accused of trampling on the rights of both immigrants and American citizens protesting the enforcement actions.

The details

Todd Lyons of ICE, Rodney Scott of CBP, and Joseph Edlow of USCIS will appear before the House Committee on Homeland Security. They are expected to defend the agencies' tactics, which have included increased arrests, deportations, and the use of force against protesters. Critics say the operations have violated civil liberties.

  • The officials will testify on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
  • Two protesters were shot and killed by Homeland Security officers in Minneapolis in January 2026.

The players

Todd Lyons

The acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Rodney Scott

The head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

Joseph Edlow

The director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Gregory Bovino

A Border Patrol agent who was reassigned after the shooting death of a protester in Minneapolis.

Tom Homan

Trump's border czar who was sent to Minneapolis after the protester shooting.

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What’s next

The House Committee on Homeland Security will question the immigration officials on their tactics and the recent protester deaths.

The takeaway

The testimony will put a spotlight on the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement policies and the growing controversy over the tactics used by federal agents in cities across the country.