Washington, Feb. 11 -- Congressman August Pfluger issued the following press release:

Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, defended ICE officers and federal immigration personnel during a full Homeland Security Committee hearing focused on oversight of DHS agencies and the growing threats facing immigration officers.

During the hearing, Chairman Pfluger called out the radical anti-ICE movement, sanctuary city policies, and the staggering surge in threats against federal agents. He also highlighted that the career officials testifying have worked under both Republican and Democrat presidents, including one who has served since the Clinton administrati...