Biden pick to lead ICE withdraws after domestic violence allegation

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Any suggestion that I filed or made a complaint against my husband is false and defamatory, she said. To be clear, the assertions referenced in the affidavit, as they relate to me, my husband, or my marriage, are completely false.

As recently as mid-May, Sen. Gary Peters, who chairs the Homeland Security committee, said the panel had looked into the allegations but was still collecting documents.

Gonzalez faced criticism from both Republicans and immigrant advocates during the nomination process, even before the domestic violence allegations were aired.

In February, Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio, the top Republican committees, raised concerns about Gonzalezs previous statements criticizing ICE and his decision as sheriff of Harris County, which includes Houston, to withdraw from a federal agreement to cooperate with the agency.

Immigrant advocates have also criticized Gonzalez for statements he made during his confirmation hearing last year that he would maintain a controversial federal program where local officials assist federal immigration agents.

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