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ICE choked teen & called him gay for crying, out Rep. Robert Garcia hears in emotional testimony — Donald Trump | ChamberLight

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ICE choked teen & called him gay for crying, out Rep. Robert Garcia hears in emotional testimony

Donald Trump is cited as the architect of the immigration agenda criticized during the congressional hearing.

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12 stories · 57–65 · updated Sep 25, 2026

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Published Mar 27, 2026

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Rep. Robert Garcia and Sen. Richard Blumenthal convened a hearing featuring testimony from a 16-year-old U.S. citizen who was allegedly choked and racially abused by ICE agents. The event highlights growing congressional scrutiny of immigration enforcement tactics under the Trump administration.