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Nevada Officials Demand Changes to Immigration Enforcement After Minnesota Killings
Lawmakers call for accountability and a shift in ICE's priorities following fatal shootings of protesters by federal agents
Jan. 27, 2026 at 9:15pm
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Nevada's congressional delegation and state leaders are calling for changes to immigration enforcement policies and oversight after two fatal shootings of protesters by federal agents in Minnesota. The lawmakers are demanding thorough investigations, greater accountability, and a refocus of ICE's mission on deporting dangerous criminals rather than confronting protesters and citizens.
Why it matters
The Minnesota killings have sparked outrage and renewed debates over the role and tactics of federal immigration enforcement agencies like ICE. Nevada officials are seizing on the incidents to push for reforms, citing concerns about abuse of power, lack of transparency, and the need to balance public safety with constitutional protections.
The details
U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei, the Republican chair of the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, called for a "pivot" in ICE's priorities to focus on deporting the "most dangerous criminal aliens" rather than confronting protesters. Democratic Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen have threatened to vote against funding the Department of Homeland Security over the shootings, with Rosen even calling for the impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, a Democrat, argued that ICE has gone too far and that public safety should not be a partisan issue.
- On Saturday, federal agents fatally shot Alex Pretti during a protest in Minneapolis.
- On Tuesday, Nevada officials issued statements and took actions in response to the Minnesota killings.
The players
Mark Amodei
A Republican U.S. Representative from Nevada and the chair of the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee.
Catherine Cortez Masto
A Democratic U.S. Senator from Nevada who has threatened to vote against funding the Department of Homeland Security over the Minnesota shootings.
Jacky Rosen
A Democratic U.S. Senator from Nevada who has threatened to vote against funding the Department of Homeland Security and called for the impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem over the Minnesota shootings.
Aaron Ford
The Democratic Attorney General of Nevada who argued that ICE has gone too far and that public safety should not be a partisan issue.
Joe Lombardo
The Republican Governor of Nevada who has previously allowed the Nevada National Guard to assist ICE with administrative duties.
What they’re saying
“A pivot to (Immigration and Customs Enforcement's) core mission in Minnesota is needed. Prioritizing the most dangerous criminal aliens and focusing enforcement on individuals who have gone through due process and have final orders of removal is the stated core mission.”
— Mark Amodei, U.S. Representative (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
“As a member of the U.S. Senate, I have the responsibility to hold the Trump Administration accountable when I see abuses of power — like we are seeing from ICE right now. That is why I'll be voting against any government funding package that contains the bill that funds this agency, until we have guardrails in place to curtail these abuses of power and ensure more accountability and transparency.”
— Jacky Rosen, U.S. Senator (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
“The Trump Administration and (DHS Secretary) Kristi Noem are putting undertrained, combative federal agents on the streets with no accountability. This is clearly not about keeping Americans safe, it's brutalizing U.S. citizens and law-abiding immigrants. I will not support the current Homeland Security funding bill.”
— Catherine Cortez Masto, U.S. Senator (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
What’s next
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The takeaway
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