Sen. Ruben Gallego hopes ICE will 'stop separating families, go after criminals' - ABC News

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., on improvements needed to handle immigration and reforms that attempt to deescalate violent tactics used by ICE.

Here are the key points from Senator Ruben Gallego's interview:

• ICE Reform Demands: Gallego calls for ICE agents to use warrants, wear body cameras, remove masks, and respect civil rights—similar to local police standards

• DHS Funding Standoff: If DHS funding lapses, TSA workers could go unpaid; Gallego blames Republicans for the potential shutdown over disagreements on immigration enforcement methods

• Criticism of Current Operations: He condemns what he describes as racial profiling, violence by untrained agents, and warrantless home entries, citing two US citizen deaths in Minneapolis

• Border Security vs. Enforcement: While acknowledging the border is now secured, Gallego advocates for "sane" immigration enforcement focused on criminals rather than family separation

• Working-Class Focus: His political message centers on cost of living issues and restoring the American dream for working-class families struggling to afford homes and basic stability

• 2028 Speculation: Despite visiting early primary states, Gallego denies presidential ambitions, claiming he's teaching Democrats how to win by addressing working-class concerns