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Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva denies accusation of 'faking outrage' over ICE raid protest

Grijalva denied officials' accusations and said federal agents pepper-sprayed her during a protest at an ICE raid.

Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva denies accusation of 'faking outrage' over ICE raid protest
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva denied accusations that she faked outrage over a protest at an ICE raid, saying federal agents pepper-sprayed her during the demonstration.

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Arizona representative who protested an ICE raid and disputed allegations about the incident

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ALSO MENTIONED  Brad Miller, Pinal County attorney who accused Grijalva of lying about being pepper-sprayed

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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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