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Rep. Pfluger Discusses Minnesota Tensions at Brownwood Kiwanis Club
The congressman shared his thoughts on the recent ICE protests and how to find common ground amid political divisions.
Jan. 29, 2026 at 9:39pm
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U.S. Representative August Pfluger, who represents Texas's 11th Congressional District, spoke at a Kiwanis Club luncheon in Brownwood, Texas, where he shared his perspective on the recent tensions and protests in Minnesota related to immigration enforcement actions. Pfluger called for de-escalating rhetoric and finding common ground solutions, rather than radicalism on either side of the political spectrum.
Why it matters
Pfluger's comments reflect the ongoing national debate around immigration policy and enforcement, as well as the challenges of bridging political divides. As a Republican congressman, his views provide insight into how some conservatives are approaching these complex issues.
The details
In his speech, Pfluger criticized the language used by Minnesota's governor and mayor, saying they "incited" non-peaceful protests by encouraging people to document "illegal" actions by ICE and border patrol. He argued that sanctuary city policies have created a "collision course" with federal immigration law. Pfluger said he has been working with Democratic colleagues to find bipartisan solutions, rather than taking a radical approach.
- Pfluger spoke at the Kiwanis Club luncheon on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
- Pfluger said there will be a hearing in his committee on February 10, 2026 to question the Department of Homeland Security about the Minnesota incidents.
The players
August Pfluger
U.S. Representative for Texas's 11th Congressional District, a Republican who has worked across the aisle to pass bipartisan legislation.
Alejandro Mayorkas
Former Secretary of Homeland Security under the Biden administration.
What they’re saying
“What we went through this weekend with literally millions of Americans locked in their houses because of the freezing weather, and to wake up at 9 or 10 a.m. Saturday morning and seeing the news, that's a snapshot in time. It's absolutely tragic, any loss of life is absolutely tragic, and that's no different for Alex Pretti or Renee Good or any of those folks.”
— August Pfluger, U.S. Representative
“My question to (former Secretary of Homeland Security) Alejandro Mayorkas was this: this is what the law says, and it appears to me you're not enforcing the law through the Department of Homeland Security, through the customs and border protection and ICE agents. We had millions of people came into this country, and what the law says and I'll quote it to you 'Those people shall be detained.' It's very clear except for some very, very narrow exclusions.”
— August Pfluger, U.S. Representative
What’s next
Pfluger said there will be a hearing in his committee on February 10, 2026 to question the Department of Homeland Security about the Minnesota incidents.
The takeaway
Pfluger's comments reflect the ongoing national debate around immigration policy and enforcement, as well as the challenges of bridging political divides. As a Republican congressman, his views provide insight into how some conservatives are approaching these complex issues and seeking bipartisan solutions, rather than taking a radical approach.
