During a House Homeland Security Committee hearing, Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons faced intense scrutiny from Rep. Eric Swalwell, who demanded that Lyons resign or be seen as 'siding with the killers.' Swalwell's confrontation stems from ongoing concerns regarding ICE's aggressive deportation actions, which he has criticized in the past by co-authoring the 'ICE OUT Act' aimed at limiting the powers of immigration enforcement agents.

Swalwell expressed his disapproval of Lyons' leadership, citing previous instances of alleged misconduct during deportations, including a horrific case where a 6-year-old cancer patient was wrongly deported despite being a U.S. citizen. He underscored that Lyons, with his decorated military and law enforcement background, had other employment options, implying that he should reconsider his position at ICE due to the agency's controversial actions.

This exchange highlights the ongoing tensions between Democratic lawmakers and ICE over the agency's practices and the moral implications of its operations. By not resigning, Lyons maintains his post amidst increasing pressure from political figures who view ICE's policies as harmful and unjust, raising questions about the future direction of immigration enforcement in the U.S.