Protestors Show Up At ICE Facility Again

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Rachel Stevenson
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Well, the circus came to town in Newark last Friday, and this time the ringleaders weren’t just the usual suspects with megaphones and guitars—they were members of the United States Congress. That’s right, three Democratic House members from New Jersey thought it would be a good idea to join a protest at an ICE detention facility, cozying up with activists who think federal law enforcement equals tyranny. Unsurprisingly, chaos followed.

Let’s set the scene. The protest was already heated. The crowd was blocking entrances and exits, creating the kind of obstruction that makes you wonder if any of them have ever read a single line of the law. Then in waltz Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman and her two Democratic colleagues, all smiles and moral superiority. They claimed they were just there to “observe,” of course. Oh, how noble. But then the Department of Homeland Security did what so many liberal activists and lawmakers pray won’t happen—they released the video.

Turns out, “observing” looks a lot like getting directly involved in an altercation and trying to physically “shield” a man being arrested for trespassing—Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, no less. Yes, the sitting mayor was arrested. And while his supporters acted like that’s some kind of political persecution, DHS is still investigating. They haven’t ruled out more arrests, and if there’s any sense of justice left in Washington, there should be more.

Now, Bonnie Watson Coleman didn’t help herself either. Apparently forgetting every politician’s golden rule—stop talking when you’re ahead—she spilled the beans during a rambling statement where she flat-out admitted they were trying to protect the mayor during his arrest. So much for doing “nothing,” right?

And just when you think it couldn’t get any more absurd, the protest circus rolled back into town Monday. This time, they blocked vehicles from entering and exiting the facility. So much for caring about emergency services, because ambulances reportedly couldn’t get through. That’s right—ambulances. Nothing says “social justice” like potentially endangering lives because you’re too busy shouting slogans and filming TikToks.

One protester, apparently feeling the love, was seen blowing kisses to a van transporting illegal immigrants. She held a sign proclaiming her affection for them. I mean, bless her heart, but does she even know who was in that van? Child rapists? Drug traffickers? MS-13 members? According to DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin, those aren’t hypotheticals—they’re part of the population held at that facility. But hey, if someone’s committed a violent felony but crosses a border without papers, they’re apparently entitled to hugs and kisses now.

Oh, and let’s not overlook the keffiyeh-clad activists—always a nice touch when you’re trying to give off that righteous revolutionary vibe. It’s like a protest starter pack: bullhorn, bandana, vague understanding of world affairs, and a sign accusing the government of fascism for daring to enforce immigration law.

It’s past time these antics had consequences. You can’t have elected officials participating in mob-like behavior and then acting stunned when law enforcement does their job. Interfering with federal operations isn’t “democracy in action.” It’s obstruction. It’s irresponsible. And it sets a dangerous precedent where political theater replaces public service.

If members of Congress—or anyone else—assaulted officers or actively disrupted federal processes, they need to face the music. No more slaps on the wrist. No more poetic press releases. It’s time to restore a little order to the union.

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