Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem condemned a confrontation between Democratic lawmakers and law enforcement outside the Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, labeling their actions as assaults and felonies. She described the lawmakers' cooperation with protesters as creating criminal acts against law enforcement, and while she requested a formal censure and reassignment of committee roles by Congress, she stopped short of demanding criminal charges, leaving that to the Department of Justice. The situation escalated to arrests, including Newark's Mayor, stirring controversy and debate about the lawmakers' intentions and actions.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has called for the censure of lawmakers involved in a confrontation outside a Newark immigration detention center, alleging assault on law enforcement.
Noem accused the Democratic lawmakers of cooperating with criminals during their protest while emphasizing that such actions amounted to felonies against law and order.
Noem highlighted the involvement of prominent figures, such as the Newark Mayor, in the incident, questioning the intent and mental state of the lawmakers engaged.
While calling for a formal rebuke, Noem left the door open for potential criminal charges to be evaluated by the Department of Justice.
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