Ft Wayne Times

Senator Jim Banks, representing Indiana, posted a series of tweets on September 3, 2025, addressing crime in Washington D.C. and expressing support for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

In his first post at 15:56 UTC, Banks thanked several senators for supporting his legislative efforts: "Thank you to @SenTomCotton, @SenBillCassidy, @SenatorHagerty, @SenTedBuddNC, @TimSheehyMT, and @JohnCornyn for cosponsoring my DC CRIMES Act to help President Trump make DC safe again!"

Later that day at 17:27 UTC, Banks criticized protests against ICE agents in Indiana. He wrote: "Protesting ICE agents for protecting our communities here in Indiana is disgraceful. I’m proud to stand with ICE "

At 17:31 UTC on the same day, Banks highlighted concerns about violent crime in Washington D.C., referencing his new bill aimed at reforming sentencing guidelines for youth offenders. He stated: " Violent crime is out of control in Washington D.C. My new bill, the DC CRIMES Act helps President Trump restore law and order in our nations capital by: Making “Youth Offenders” = Under 18 Only Right now, 18–24 yr olds get lighter “youth” sentences, but this group makes"

The DC CRIMES Act proposed by Senator Banks seeks to address sentencing practices for offenders aged 18–24 in Washington D.C., aiming to restrict "youth offender" status to those under 18 years old. This legislative effort comes amid ongoing debates over public safety and criminal justice reform in the nation's capital.

Banks' remarks about ICE reflect broader national discussions regarding immigration enforcement and local responses to federal agents’ activities. The senator’s stance aligns with Republican priorities on law enforcement and public safety.