Overview
- The exchange unfolded at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday as Rep. Brandon Gill promoted his Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act.
- The bill would authorize faster deportations of noncitizens identified as criminal gang members, members of foreign terrorist organizations, or people convicted of specified crimes.
- Rep. Eric Swalwell called Gill an "Ivy League, investment-banker nepo congressman" and argued the measure would enable ICE to target friends and neighbors.
- Swalwell told Gill to expect extensive questioning under oath and said "accountability is coming" within about a year, though no formal inquiry has been announced.
- Swalwell also warned Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and border adviser Tom Homan that subpoenas could follow if Democrats regain control.