Rep. Grijalva claims she was pepper-sprayed during protest over federal raids in Tucson [View all]
Source: KOLD TV Tucson, AZ
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Rep. Adelita Grijalva claimed she was pepper-sprayed by federal agents during a protest at a Taco Giro in Tucson, the site of one of many federal raids that happened across southern Arizona on Friday, Dec. 5.
13 News confirmed with Homeland Security that agents were executing more than a dozen warrants as part of a years-long investigation into immigration and tax crimes. Homeland Security said several people were taken into custody, and 13 News saw property, mainly cardboard boxes, being seized.
The Tucson Police Department said it was not directly involved in the raids and was called in to help with traffic control. Tucson Vice Mayor Lane Santa Cruz said TPD Chief Chad Kasmar told her it was a human trafficking case.
“All TPD personnel involved in the response were in full TPD patrol (dark blue) uniforms,” the TPD said in a release. “No detentions, arrests, munitions, or force were deployed by TPD personnel at this incident during our response. The Tucson Police Department remains committed to supporting our community by ensuring both public safety and the protection of everyone’s ability to peacefully exercise their rights. Any community concerns about law enforcement use of force that occurred at the Taco Giro today can contact the local HSI office at ICEmedia@ice.dhs.gov."
Read more: https://www.kold.com/2025/12/05/rep-grijalva-claims-she-was-pepper-sprayed-during-protest-over-ice-raids/
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