Lloyd Doggett
Role at the time: U.S. Representative (D-TX 37), at a news conference with LULAC leaders and Rep. Greg Casar
Statement summary
At a Monday news conference, Doggett said ICE has no credibility, that it lies, and that an independent structure is needed to demand accountability.
“clearly ICE has no credibility anymore. It lies. We know it lies. We've seen it demonstrated again and again, and we need the kind of independent structure to demand some accountability.”
Live FOX 7 Austin broadcast of the Monday news conference held with LULAC leaders and Rep. Greg Casar. The broadcast begins during Doggett's remarks. Speaker identified by the on-screen label and the host's introductions.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Why we used this label
Relative to DHS's account and DHS-led investigation, Doggett rejects ICE's credibility and calls for an independent structure. Closest competing label: challenges_characterization loses because the statement denounces ICE's honesty rather than disputing one description.