County Attorney Accuses Rep. Adelita Grijalva of Falsifying ICE Attack Claims

County Attorney's Response to Claims

• 🎯 Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller refutes claims made by Congresswoman Ansari regarding conditions and detainee criminal records at the Elite Detention Center.
• ⚖️ Miller states that being in the country illegally is a crime (a misdemeanor) and often individuals have additional crimes attached.
• 🗣️ He accuses elected officials of sensationalism and often not telling the truth.

Allegations Against Rep. Grijalva

• ⚠️ Miller specifically addresses an incident involving Representative Grijalva, stating, "we believe she did not tell the truth."
• 🚨 This statement is in reference to an alleged pepper-spraying incident and a multi-year operation involving dangerous individuals committing fraudulent and violent crimes.
• 🔍 The County Attorney aims to present the actual situation and "get to the truth."

Clarification on "Believe"

• ❓ When questioned about using the word "believe," Miller clarified it stems from not knowing the specific individuals Representative Ansari discussed.
• 🚫 He avoids speaking out of turn or making up information, unlike what he suggests the representative has done.
• 🏢 Miller asserts that federal detention facilities, like local jails and prisons, have standard operating procedures and standards of care that they follow.