Cruz urges politicians to stop demonizing ICE and CBP after Dallas shooting
Texas senator calls for restraint as investigators update the case
Sen. Ted Cruz on Wednesday urged politicians to stop demonizing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection after a deadly shooting at an ICE field office in Dallas. The incident occurred early Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025.
Cruz spoke at a late-morning press conference in Dallas where authorities provided the latest updates on the shooting. “Violence is wrong,” Cruz said. “Politically motivated violence is wrong.” “To every politician who is using rhetoric demonizing ICE and demonizing CBP, stop.” “To every politician demanding that ICE agents be doxxed, and calling for people to go after their families, stop.”
Authorities described the Dallas case as deadly and said investigators are reviewing available evidence as the inquiry continues. The investigation is being led by local authorities with federal support, and officials have not provided a public timeline for additional updates.
Cruz’s comments come as lawmakers nationwide respond to the incident and emphasize the importance of measured rhetoric toward federal agencies. The shooting has intensified a broader debate over immigration enforcement and the tone used by political figures when discussing ICE and CBP. As officials continue to gather facts, Cruz said his priority is to prevent further violence by avoiding demonizing language that targets those enforcement agencies.
The incident in Dallas marks another high-profile moment in a year of heightened scrutiny of immigration policies and the agencies tasked with enforcing them. While investigations proceed, elected officials are under pressure to balance calls for accountability with responsible discourse that does not glorify violence or encourage retaliation against federal workers.