Tucson Raid Sparks Dispute Over Claims Congresswoman Grijalva Was Pepper-Sprayed.

A federal immigration enforcement operation in Tucson, Arizona, on December 5, 2025, led to conflicting accounts over whether newly sworn-in Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva was pepper sprayed. Grijalva claimed she was sprayed while identifying herself as a member of Congress, describing the incident as traumatic and criticizing the use of force. Federal officials, including DHS, denied she was sprayed, stating she was near someone who was and that agents were responding to obstruction and assault, which injured two officers. The raid, part of a multi-year investigation into immigration and tax violations, involved 16 search warrants and resulted in multiple arrests. Local officials condemned the use of chemical agents and ambiguous uniforms, while the incident has intensified debate over federal law enforcement conduct and the treatment of elected officials.