U.S.Representative James Walkinshaw (D-VA) criticized the Trump administration for refusing to attend a public hearing on deaths caused by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, accusing them of avoiding accountability.

Walkinshaw highlighted two recent fatalities: Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Maine and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas, both killed during ICE encounters.

He argued that the administration's refusal to send representatives to the hearing demonstrated a lack of courage to confront families affected by these incidents.Walkinshaw emphasized that only one out of 22,000 ICE officers has faced disciplinary action, underscoring systemic failures within the agency.The Democrat called for transparency and accountability, accusing the Trump administration of prioritizing political interests over justice.

His remarks followed a closed-door briefing with ICE officials, where data revealed minimal disciplinary measures against agents despite numerous fatalities.

Walkinshaw's frustration stems from what he perceives as an unwillingness to address the human toll of ICE operations, particularly on vulnerable communities.