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“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 said during a CNN interview on Saturday.
High-Profile Lawmakers Implicated
Among those allegedly involved are Democrat Reps. LaMonica McIver, Bob Menendez, and Bonnie Watson Coleman, as well as Newark Mayor Ras Baraka. Baraka was reportedly arrested and charged with federal trespass during the incident, but DHS officials indicated that more arrests could follow.
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When pressed by CNN on whether members of Congress might face arrest for the incident, McLaughlin responded, “That is definitely on the table.”
Tensions Boil Over at Detention Center
Video from the scene allegedly captures Rep. LaMonica McIver, identifiable as the woman in the red jacket, in a physical confrontation with ICE officers. According to the footage, McIver was heard shouting, “I touch whoever I want motherf*cker!” as she reportedly assaulted federal agents at the facility.
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The confrontation reportedly escalated as the lawmakers demanded the release of detainees, many of whom DHS described as “dangerous criminal aliens.” The incident has sparked outrage among law enforcement officials, who argue that such behavior puts both federal officers and the public at risk.
Federal Charges on the Horizon?
While Mayor Baraka has already been charged, the fate of the lawmakers involved remains uncertain. However, McLaughlin’s comments suggest that federal charges may soon be filed, particularly if the bodycam footage provides clear evidence of physical assaults against federal agents.
This developing story has captured national attention, raising questions about the limits of congressional immunity and the legal consequences for public officials who clash with federal law enforcement.
