The Trump administration is reportedly considering more arrests Democratic members of Congress following a incident at a New Jersey (NJ) ICE) facility on Friday.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) alleges that the lawmakers assaulted federal agents while attempting to force their way into the facility without proper clearance.
According to DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin, the incident—captured on body camera footage—involved members of Congress allegedly pushing, shoving, and even body-slamming ICE officers, including a female agent.
Speaking on CNN Saturday morning, McLaughlin said, “There will likely be more arrests coming,” adding that the investigation is ongoing and that criminal charges for the lawmakers are “definitely on the table.”
DHS Asst. Sec. @TriciaOhio says House Dems who stormed ICE detention facility, allegedly assaulted federal agents will be held accountable:
“This is nothing more than political games, and we’re not playing.” pic.twitter.com/XcbfXUSgR3
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) May 10, 2025
The three Democratic representatives involved in the confrontation are Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, Rob Menendez, and LaMonica McIver, all of New Jersey. In video footage circulated online and aired by multiple outlets, McIver is seen pushing against ICE personnel as she and her colleagues attempted to gain