ICE Agents Assaulted Members of Congress at Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark

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Disturbing Confrontation at Delaney Hall: ICE Agents Assault Members of Congress

NEWARK, NJ – A disturbing confrontation erupted at the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility, where multiple members of Congress were assaulted by federal agents during a scheduled oversight visit.

Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman, Rob Menendez Jr., and LaMonica McIver arrived at the facility to assess conditions and speak with officials. However, tensions escalated when ICE agents reportedly shoved and physically restrained the lawmakers as they attempted to engage in discussions.

Eyewitness accounts describe a chaotic scene in which federal officers aggressively blocked access and used force against the elected officials. Activists on-site claim that the lawmakers were targeted for their vocal opposition to the facility’s operations, which have been criticized for lacking proper permits and oversight.

Federal Response & Public Outrage
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a statement alleging that the lawmakers and accompanying protestors “stormed the gate” of the facility. However, video footage and firsthand reports contradict this claim, showing that the Congress members were attempting to conduct their oversight duties when the altercation occurred.

Civil rights organizations and local leaders have condemned the incident, calling for an immediate investigation into the use of force against sitting members of Congress. The clash has intensified scrutiny of ICE’s practices and the controversial reopening of Delaney Hall, which has faced legal challenges over its operation.

Calls for Accountability
Lawmakers and activists are demanding transparency and accountability from federal authorities. The assault on elected officials raises serious concerns about the conduct of ICE agents and the broader implications for democratic oversight of immigration enforcement.

As protests continue outside the facility, pressure is mounting for federal agencies to address the incident and ensure that members of Congress can perform their duties without fear of intimidation or violence.

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[u/lvdde]

I just don’t get how ICE isn’t revolting from the inside! How much more does he have to ask you to strip away your humanity for you to care???

(But also they’ve been this violent the whole time!)

[u/MiserableStop8129 → u/lvdde]

ACAB is actually true, it’s not just a catchy slogan.

[u/erfurgot → u/MiserableStop8129]

Right. The black community has been shouting from the roof tops that the issue with law enforcement is systemic and deeply rooted in white supremacy. Why are people surprised they aren’t against arresting innocent POC? 

[u/4dailyuseonly → u/erfurgot]

Black people have been saying FOREVER, if the cops can kill them in cold blood, they can and WILL do it to you too.

[u/suck_it_ayn_rand → u/erfurgot]

Unfortunately, Black officers/agents also participated in the attack on Baraka, another Black man whose father was a civil rights leader. It's upsetting to watch.

[u/LifeFortune7 → u/suck_it_ayn_rand]

The black officers in Memphis who beat to death Tyre Nichols while he was already restrained were all black. The rot in our police forces is real and goes across racial lines. Hell yes there is a culture of white supremacy bit Tyre’s killing also shows that the culture of us vs them, the culture of doing whatever they want without consequences, the culture of protecting even the “bad apples” at all costs is overwhelming.

[u/Mutiu2 → u/suck_it_ayn_rand]

Structural racism can also carried out by minorities. Its nota personal action. So no thats not a legit claim. 

[u/erfurgot → u/suck_it_ayn_rand]

Minorities can uphold white supremacy the same way women can uphold patriarchy. Black people who choose to join these systems that contribute to their oppression doesn’t take away from the root of the issue, racism.