US immigration chiefs appeared before Congress on Tuesday amid rising scrutiny of President Trump’s crackdown on immigrants.

ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons, CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott, and USCIS Director Joe Edlow defended their agencies, highlighting enforcement successes and claiming the US border is more secure than ever.

Republicans praised their efforts, framing immigration enforcement as essential for safety, while Democrats accused the agencies of illegal actions, including racial profiling, unlawful detentions, and home searches without warrants.

The hearing followed public outcry over the deaths of two US citizens in Minnesota during federal operations, prompting adjustments to ICE tactics in the state, the DW has reported.

Democrats are demanding reforms such as body cameras for agents, removal of face masks, and focus on criminal offenders, and have threatened to block DHS funding for 2026 if changes are not made.