White House Slams NJ Democrats for Storming ICE Facility in Newark

Washington, D.C. - The White House has sharply criticized a group of New Jersey Democrats for their dramatic breach of an ICE detention facility in Newark, accusing them of favoring undocumented immigrants over American citizens. The incident, which saw lawmakers and protesters storm the gates, has ignited a firestorm of controversy.

On Friday, Representatives Rob Menendez Jr., Bonnie Watson Coleman, and LaMonica McIver, all Democrats from New Jersey, forcibly entered the Delaney Hall detention center. According to the Department of Homeland Security, the lawmakers slipped through security when gates opened for an ICE bus, bypassing initial checkpoints. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, a prominent Democratic gubernatorial candidate, was arrested at the scene for trespassing after demanding an 'oversight visit.'

The White House didn’t mince words. 'Democrats are not just playing political theater—they’re breaking the law,' said spokesman Kush Desai, condemning the group’s actions as a reckless prioritization of 'illegal aliens' over national interests.

Local Tensions Flare

Activists and city officials have clashed with the facility’s new owner, GEO Group, alleging it has blocked safety inspections and violated construction codes. A lawsuit filed by Newark on April 1 claims GEO Group conducted unpermitted renovations, including electrical and plumbing work. DHS, however, dismissed these claims, asserting the facility meets all regulatory standards.

The incident underscores deeper tensions over immigration policy and local governance, with Newark’s leadership pushing back against federal authority. As the debate rages, the White House’s sharp rebuke signals a broader battle over law enforcement and border security.