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ICE Agents Pepper-Spray Newly Sworn-In Congresswoman in Arizona Raid

Grijalva said agents pushed and pepper-sprayed her and her staff when they encountered an ICE raid at a Tucson restaurant.

ICE Agents Pepper-Spray Newly Sworn-In Congresswoman in Arizona Raid
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This article1 analysis · Oct 12, 2026
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva said ICE agents pepper-sprayed and pushed her during a raid at a Tucson restaurant. Local officials condemned the use of force, while a DHS official disputed Grijalva’s account and said officers were injured.

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Representative who says ICE agents pushed and pepper-sprayed her during a Tucson raid

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Mike Johnson
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House Speaker who swore in Grijalva after a delay

Donald Trump
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President whose immigration policies were criticized by local officials

ALSO MENTIONED  Lane Santa Cruz, Tucson vice mayor who condemned the incident; Patricia McLaughlin, DHS assistant secretary who disputed Grijalva’s account; Regina Romero, Tucson mayor who condemned the incident

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Grijalva Says ICE Pepper-Sprayed Her During Tucson Operation

Adelita Grijalva said federal agents pushed and pepper-sprayed her while she sought information during an immigration operation in Tucson; federal officials disputed her account. Left-leaning outlets foreground Grijalva’s account and video, questioning the federal denial and emphasizing accountability. Center outlets generally pair her account with federal denials and additional video or local-official context. Right-leaning outlets emphasize claims that Grijalva impeded officers, with some portraying her conduct and account in sharply critical terms.

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