Federal Investigation Launched Following Altercation at Newark Detention Center
In a dramatic turn of events, Alina Habba, the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, announced a federal investigation into a recent altercation involving Congressional Democrats and ICE agents at the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark. The incident, which reportedly took place on Friday, has raised eyebrows and questions about conduct within the hallowed halls of Congress.
“My office is undertaking a thorough investigation in coordination with our Federal Agency partners of what transpired on Friday at Delaney Hall. As is true of every investigation this office handles, all available evidence will be thoroughly reviewed prior to making a determination on how to proceed. I do not take these matters lightly,” Habba stated on Monday, setting the stage for what could be a politically charged inquiry.
My office is undertaking a thorough investigation in coordination with our Federal Agency partners of what transpired on Friday at Delaney Hall. As is true of every investigation this office handles, all available evidence will be thoroughly reviewed prior to making a…
— US Attorney Habba (@USAttyHabba) May 12, 2025
Bodycam Footage Sparks Controversy
Bodycam footage from ICE agents has surfaced, allegedly showing Democrat Rep. LaMonica McIver engaging in both verbal and physical confrontations with federal agents at the Newark facility. The video captures McIver, clad in a striking red jacket, asserting her presence in a manner that some might consider less than decorous.
“I touch whoever I want, motherf*cker!” McIver is reported to have shouted during the incident, a statement that certainly adds a colorful layer to the unfolding narrative.
WATCH:
BREAKING: I have obtained exclusive ICE officer body cam footage clearly showing Democrat Rep. LaMonica McIver verbally and physically assaulting federal agents in New Jersey after illegally entering an ICE detention facility.
In the video you can see indisputable evidence of… pic.twitter.com/msAQBz23oJ
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) May 10, 2025
DHS Responds to Violent Confrontation
The situation escalated when Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the Department of Homeland Security, disclosed that some members of Congress allegedly “bodyslammed” a female ICE agent. During an appearance on CNN, she hinted at the gravity of the situation.
“There will likely be more arrests coming. We have bodycam footage of some of these members of Congress assaulting our ICE enforcement officers, including bodyslamming a female ICE officer. We will be showing that to viewers very shortly,” McLaughlin told CNN, a statement that clearly indicates the potential for serious repercussions.
When pressed about the possibility of arrests, McLaughlin did not mince words: “That is definitely on the table,” she affirmed, leaving political analysts and the public alike to speculate on the implications of such actions.
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HOLY SHLIT: DHS CONFIRMS that the Democrat members of Congress MAY SOON BE ARRESTED because they have bodycam footage of the officials ASSAULTING law enforcement at the ICE facility in NJ…
MAKE IT HAPPEN!!
DHS SPOX: “There will likely be more arrests coming. We have… pic.twitter.com/HStEErKQVE
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 10, 2025
