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We unequivocally reject your and the Trump Administration's assault on the judiciary, the Rule of Law and those who administer it, including Judge Dugan. This does not make us 'deranged.' It's what makes us Americans."
The May letter from former state and federal judges read
I posted it on my Instagram account and thought nothing more of it, until I heard … that people were saying it was some sort of a call for assassination, which is crazy,
Comey said in interview on MSNBC
Rather than facilitating that inspection, Ice agents chose to escalate what should have been a peaceful situation into chaos,
Fishman, the former US attorney for the District of New Jersey, said in a statementThere is no credible evidence that Rep McIver engaged in any criminal activity,
the Democrats said, notingIf the Trump administration can target elected officials who oppose its extreme agenda, it can happen to any one of us,
they wroteI fully expect her to be vindicated,
he said
This is just the beginning. We must take whatever we've done before to show dissent and go ONE RUNG HIGHER. And save your bull**** documents on this, Alina. You'll need them when you testify."
Swalwell continuedA RED LINE has been crossed. Trump is prosecuting his political enemies in Congress."
Meanwhile, in a post to X on Monday, Swalwell ripped Habba and the Trump administrationThe charges against me are purely political- they mischaracterize and distort my actions, and are meant to criminalize and deter legislative oversight. This administration will never stop me from working for the people in our district and standing up for what is right,
McIver said in part of her statement
Like most Americans, I am so tired of seeing those on the Left constantly get away with their lawless, criminal behavior,
Green said in a statementI take my obligations as U.S. Attorney seriously,
Habba saidAssaults on federal law enforcement will not be tolerated, ... This Administration will always protect those who work tirelessly to keep America safe.”
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a post on X
That conduct cannot be overlooked by the chief federal law enforcement official in the State of New Jersey, and it is my Constitutional obligation to ensure that our federal law enforcement is protected when executing their duties,
the memo said
I didn't do anything wrong."
Baraka was subsequently arrested and taken into custody by ICE, an experience he described as "humiliating," adding
We’ve reviewed the body cam footage shared by DHS which confirms what we’ve said from the beginning: ICE agents put their hands on Members of Congress and arrested the Mayor of Newark on public property,
a spokesperson for Watson Coleman said May 10.
What we just witnessed was disgusting,
McIver said outside the facility following Baraka’s arrest earlier this monthNo one is above the law — politicians or otherwise,
Ms. Habba said in a statement
Ma’am, he just assaulted me.”
The lawmaker, who is standing with her back against a car and is surrounded by officers in tactical gear, can be heard screaming at officers and sayingAs a member of Congress, she has the right and responsibility to see how ICE is treating detainees,
he saidThat conduct cannot be overlooked,
Habba said