### Republicans Move to Expel Three New Jersey Democrats from Committees after Confrontation at ICE Facility

A Republican from Georgia has initiated proceedings to remove three Democratic representatives from New Jersey off their respective committees, following an altercation with law enforcement outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility.

The incident in question took place last week at the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, New Jersey. The three lawmakers—Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, Rob Menendez, and LaMonica McIver—were there to protest the facility's reopening for detaining migrants. The visit, intended to exercise oversight, devolved into chaos and resulted in Newark Mayor Ras Baraka being arrested for trespassing.

Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) is spearheading this action through a succinct, one-page measure aiming to remove the three Democrats from their committee assignments. This development comes in the wake of statements from the Department of Homeland Security, which hinted at potential arrests of the lawmakers for allegedly assaulting ICE officers during the confrontation.

The Department of Homeland Security claims that the legislators "stormed" the facility—a characterization the lawmakers robustly reject. They argue that their actions were misinterpreted and that the purpose of their visit was oversight, not aggression.

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman responded by indicating that the threats from the Department of Homeland Security are contributing to "an environment of intimidation." This sentiment underscores the tensions between the Trump administration and its critics concerning immigration enforcement.

This issue represents a significant escalation in the administration's actions against public officials opposing its policies. Previous instances include the arrests of the mayor of Newark and a judge in Milwaukee, further highlighting the fraught relationship between ICE and local government officials.

As the situation unfolds, the confrontation and subsequent actions taken against the Democratic representatives will likely intensify the ongoing debate over immigration and the role of federal enforcement agencies.