Tucson Lawmaker Says ICE Pepper-Sprayed During Protest Friday
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Tucson, Arizona — Rep. Adelita Grijalva said federal agents pepper-sprayed her and pushed protesters during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation at Taco Giro on Dec. 5. Videos she posted show masked federal officers, 40 in multiple vehicles, and clouds of spray or smoke near crowds that had gathered after the earlier raid. Grijalva said she identified herself as a member of Congress and sought clarification; she appears to cough and rub her eyes in footage. DHS officials and ICE disputed parts of her account, citing injuries to officers and crowd interference. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research today.
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- 1. September: Adelita Grijalva wins special election to succeed her late father.
- 2. November: Grijalva experiences a delayed swearing-in, later completed by House leadership.
- 3. Dec. 5: ICE conducts an enforcement raid at Taco Giro in Tucson.
- 4. Dec. 5: Protesters assemble; Grijalva posts video alleging she was pepper-sprayed and pushed.
- 5. Following days: DHS and ICE dispute parts of the account; footage and statements circulate.
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