Democrats plan immigration oversight after winning midterm elections

Who's involved

• James TalaricoDemocratic Senate candidate and Texas state Rep.
• Rep. Robert GarciaLos Angeles-area Democrat who will take over House Oversight Committee
• Democrats in CongressWinners in midterm elections

The facts

• Democrats won the midterm elections on November 3, 2026.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Democrats won both houses of Congress in the midterm elections.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Stephen Miller was elevated to become Trump's chief of staff on Friday.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Democrats plan to investigate ICE and DHS once they are sworn in.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• During Trump's first two years, immigration enforcement ramped up with major operations in multiple cities.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• DHS came under criticism for alleged corruption and misuse of funds for immigration enforcement.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

• Democratic winning candidates Need to rein in Trump's mass deportation machine once sworn in.^{1 2 3}
• AP Voter Poll of 100,000+ midterm voters About 6 in 10 said Trump administration's immigration enforcement actions had gone too far.^{1 2 3}
• AP Voter Poll of 100,000+ midterm voters Similar share disapproved of how ICE was doing its job.^{1 2 3}
• AP Voter Poll of 100,000+ midterm voters About 6 in 10 voters said immigrants to U.S. today do more to help the country.^{1 2 3}