Jim Jordan plans probe into ICE threats amid Dems’ Delaney Hall controversy
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, a Republican from Ohio, is launching an investigation into the threats faced by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities. This comes in the wake of the controversy surrounding three House Democrats who were accused of “storming” a detention center in New Jersey.
According to Fox News Digital sources, Jordan is planning to hold a hearing next Tuesday to delve into the threats against ICE operations, with former ICE and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials expected to testify. The focus of the hearing will likely include the Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, New Jersey.
The hearing will also touch on the Trump administration’s efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and address threats to national security. It is anticipated that the House Judiciary Committee’s subcommittee on oversight, led by Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey, will spearhead the hearing.
This move by Jordan, one of President Donald Trump’s key allies in the House, marks a significant development in the ongoing situation. Republicans have been discussing potential consequences for the three Democratic lawmakers who protested Trump’s immigration policies at the Newark ICE facility.
Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, Rob Menendez, and LaMonica McIver, along with Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and other protesters, reportedly entered the detention center premises when the gates opened for a bus carrying detainees. While Democrats argue that they had the right to enter as federal officials, Republicans and DHS have accused them of endangering law enforcement and detainees for political gain.
Both sides have also alleged instances of assault. GOP lawmakers and officials have suggested penalties ranging from censure to criminal charges, prompting House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to warn against crossing a “red line.”
In response to a resolution introduced by Rep. Buddy Carter to strip them of their committee assignments, the three Democrats issued a statement asserting their right to conduct oversight at DHS facilities without prior notice. They emphasized their commitment to fulfilling the duties entrusted to them by the people of New Jersey.
The unfolding events are sure to spark further debate and scrutiny as lawmakers navigate the complex intersection of immigration policy, oversight responsibilities, and political activism. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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