James Walkinshaw on U.S. Politics

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Statement history

2 statements on this page. Dates: September 15, 2026 to September 21, 2026

2 matching statements. Dates: September 15, 2026 to September 21, 2026

3 published statements. Dates: September 3, 2026 to September 21, 2026

James Walkinshaw
Role at the time: Member of the United States Congress
September 21, 2026Condemned
Statement summary
Rep. James Walkinshaw called for a full, independent investigation and release of body-camera footage, saying the public needed a full account before Garces Perez could be deported.
“ICE shot Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, 28, while he was making a DoorDash delivery in Austin. Now he’s in ICE custody & they’re trying to quickly deport him before the public has a full account of what happened. We need a full, independent investigation and the body cam footage.”
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Rep. James Walkinshaw calls for an independent investigation and body-camera footage · James WalkinshawFull X post, published September 21, 2026 at 5:45 p.m. UTC

In a direct post, Rep. James Walkinshaw said Garces Perez was shot while delivering for DoorDash, warned that ICE might deport him before a full public account, and called for an independent investigation and release of body-camera footage. The post is Walkinshaw’s statement and does not independently establish the underlying facts.

Why we used this label

On whether DHS should lead its own investigation, Walkinshaw rejects that arrangement: he notes ICE is "trying to quickly deport him before the public has a full account of what happened" and calls for "a full, independent investigation and the body cam footage" — an explicit demand for an inquiry outside DHS/ICE's control.

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James Walkinshaw

Role at the time: U.S. Representative, Virginia 11th district

September 15, 2026Condemned

Statement summary

James R. Walkinshaw voted Yea on H.Con.Res. 93, the House resolution directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

“On Agreeing to the Resolution: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.”

Read the official statementU.S. House Roll Call Vote 307: H.Con.Res. 93, Iran War Powers Resolution (agreed to, 220-204)

Official House roll call 307 on H.Con.Res. 93, directing the President under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Agreed to 220-204 on September 15, 2026, during the 60-day U.S.-Iran ceasefire. As a concurrent resolution it was not presented to the President.

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Why we used this label

A yea vote supported directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, opposing continued U.S. involvement in the war without congressional authorization.

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