Rep. Gonzales Backs ICE Enforcement Surge, Says Detention Should Target ‘Worst Of The Worst’

On CBS’s Face the Nation, Rep. Tony Gonzales voiced support for a ramp-up in ICE operations but stressed that detention should prioritize violent offenders. He cited data showing many detainees have minor offenses and urged focusing on the “worst of the worst,” underscoring debates over ICE priorities amid expanding arrests and detention capacity.