Rep. Raul Ruiz Calls for DHS Secretary's Impeachment Over ICE Cruelty and Deaths

Outrage Over ICE Agent Shootings

• physician and member of Congress, Raul Ruiz, expresses profound sadness and outrage over the killings of two US citizens, Renee Nicole Good and Alex Peretti, by ICE agents.
• 🎯 These fatal shootings occurred during an enforcement surge in Minneapolis, leading to widespread protests and increased scrutiny of federal tactics.

Alarming Death Toll in ICE Custody

• ⚠️ The past year has been the deadliest in over two decades, with more than 56 individuals dying in ICE and CBP custody.
• 📌 The case of Luis Beltranes Grus, who died after complaining of chest pain without adequate care in a hospital within Ruiz's district, highlights concerns of neglect.

Condemnation of Federal Tactics

• 💔 Ruiz asserts that the violence and brutality against non-criminal immigrants and US citizens is not public safety, but rather cruelty.

Call for Accountability and Legislation

• ⚖️ Due to these events, Ruiz demands the impeachment and removal of Secretary Noem, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability.
• 💡 He has introduced the "Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act" aimed at preventing deaths and protecting human dignity within these facilities.