Rep. Raskin Tours Baltimore ICE Facility Amid Controversy

Visit comes a day after Epstein survivors testified about feeling 'dehumanized' by AG Bondi

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin visited the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Baltimore, a day after holding a hearing where survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein said they felt 'dehumanized' by Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Why it matters

Raskin's visit to the ICE facility in Baltimore comes amid ongoing scrutiny and controversy over the treatment of immigrants and detainees in federal custody. The hearing with Epstein survivors has also raised questions about the actions of government officials like Bondi in handling high-profile cases.

The details

Raskin, a Maryland congressman, is the second member of the state's congressional delegation to tour the Baltimore ICE office. The visit follows a hearing held by Raskin's committee where Epstein survivors testified about feeling 'dehumanized' in their interactions with Bondi, who was Florida's attorney general when Epstein received a controversial plea deal.

  • Raskin visited the ICE field office in Baltimore on February 11, 2026.
  • A day prior, on February 10, 2026, Raskin held a hearing where Epstein survivors testified.

The players

Rep. Jamie Raskin

A U.S. Representative from Maryland who visited the ICE field office in Baltimore.

Pam Bondi

The former Attorney General of Florida who was criticized by Epstein survivors for her handling of the case against the convicted sex offender.

Jeffrey Epstein

A convicted sex offender whose case has sparked ongoing controversy and scrutiny of government officials.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

Raskin's visit to the Baltimore ICE facility comes at a time of heightened scrutiny over the treatment of immigrants and detainees, as well as the actions of government officials in high-profile cases like that of Jeffrey Epstein. The hearing with Epstein survivors has raised further questions about accountability and the experiences of those impacted by the criminal justice system.