Tricia McLaughlin from the Department of Homeland Security stated that federal arrests of House Democrats could be imminent. This follows the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka during a protest at an ICE facility. DHS alleged that several Congress members, including Baraka, engaged in unlawful conduct by breaching security gates amid tensions with law enforcement. McLaughlin indicated that video evidence supports accusations of assault against ICE officers, asserting that such actions could lead to further arrests. The DHS maintains that while tours are permissible, breaking the law is unacceptable regardless of position.
If any official, including these members of Congress want to enter the facility and take a tour, DHS is more than accommodating, but just because you're a member of Congress does not mean you can break the law, trespass, put law enforcement at risk, and storm the detention facility.
There were multiple people arrested, and Victor, I think that we should let viewers know there will likely be more arrests coming.
We actually have body camera footage of some of these members of Congress assaulting our ICE enforcement officers, including body slamming a female ICE officer, so we will be showing that to viewers very shortly.
It's disgusting.
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