'No, sir, I won't': ICE director refuses to apologize for killings of citizens by agents

Todd Lyons, the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), refused to apologize for the deaths of Minnesota protesters Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

During a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on Tuesday, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) noted that Lyons had described President Donald Trump's deportation operations as "Amazon Prime, but with human beings."

"Mr. Lyons, how many times has Amazon Prime shot a mom three times in the face?" the lawmaker wondered, referring to Good.

"None, sir," Lyons admitted.

"Well, speaking of human beings, how many times has Amazon Prime shot a nurse 10 times in the back?" Swalwell asked of Pretti.

"None," Lyons replied.

"How many ICE agents have been fired for their conduct under your leadership?" the congressman wondered.

"I'm not going to speak about personnel actions, but I'll get to that data," the deportations chief remarked.

"Mr. Lyons, will you apologize to the family of Renee Good for being called a domestic terrorist by the president and his leadership?" Swalwell asked.

"No, sir," Lyons stated. "Sir, I welcome the opportunity to speak to the family in private, but I'm not going to comment on any active investigation."

"Will you apologize to the family of Alex Pretti for also being called a domestic terrorist?" Swalwell pressed.

"Sir, again, I'm not going to speak to any ongoing investigation," Lyons remarked.

Swalwell pointed out that Lyons had made the decision not to leave the Department of Homeland Security despite the deaths caused by his agents.

"Will you stand with the kids who you're supposed to protect, or will you side with the killers bringing terror to our streets? Mr. Lyons, will you resign from ICE?" the California Democrat asked.

"No, sir, I won't," Lyons insisted.