Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman voiced her concerns during an MSNBC interview regarding possible charges against her following an assault charge faced by her colleague, Rep. LaMonica McIver, after a confrontation at a Newark ICE facility. Coleman characterized the charges as intimidation tactics by U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, and defended the actions of lawmakers present during the incident, asserting that ICE officials unnecessarily escalated the situation. Coleman stated she believes they performed their oversight duties correctly and expressed doubt about the legitimacy of the accusations against McIver.
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman expressed concern about being charged after a colleague faced assault charges related to an incident at an ICE facility, claiming it was intimidation.
Coleman criticized ICE officials for escalating chaos outside the facility, asserting that the lawmakers were merely conducting their oversight responsibilities.
Coleman expressed confidence in the legality of their actions, defending their intentions and denying any wrongdoing amid the ICE-related accusations.
Amid charges against her colleague, Coleman conveyed apprehension about possible similar charges against herself, emphasizing the abuse of law by law enforcement.
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