During a tense congressional hearing, Rep. Shri Thanedar of Michigan accused U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott of overseeing 'thug' behavior by federal immigration officers, emphasizing the need for accountability. Thanedar, who immigrated from India, expressed anger over the actions taken by the agency in recent incidents, specifically referencing the shooting of two individuals by federal officers in Minnesota. His comments reflect growing frustrations among some lawmakers regarding immigration enforcement and the conduct of federal agents.

The hearing, which focused on oversight of the Department of Homeland Security, revealed deep partisan divides on immigration policy and law enforcement practices. Thanedar's pointed remarks aimed to underscore what he described as a disregard for the law by enforcement agencies in the past year. He called out the severity of recent incidents involving federal officers, arguing that such actions warrant significant scrutiny and could lead to legal repercussions for the responsible parties.

As discussions around immigration and law enforcement policies continue to evolve, Thanedar's statements add to the broader conversation about accountability in federal agencies. His emphasis on the potential consequences for officers involved in unlawful behavior suggests that pressure is mounting for transparency and reform within these agencies, especially with ongoing debates about the direction of U.S. immigration policy under the current administration.