DHS Official Responds to Newark Mayor Baraka's Arrest Outside ICE Facility

DHS Response to Mayor Baraka's Arrest

• ⚠️ DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated that claims of the ICE detention facility lacking proper permitting are "flatout false" and political gamesmanship.
• 🎯 McLaughlin asserted that the facility has the necessary permits and has undergone proper inspections.
• 🚨 She criticized Mayor Baraka for storming an ICE detention facility, putting detainees and law enforcement at risk, and associating with a group advocating to "end ICE."

Justification for Arrest

• 👮 McLaughlin explained that regardless of one's position (civilian, mayor, or member of Congress), arrests will be made if individuals storm an ICE facility and endanger others.
• ⚖️ She indicated that other members of Congress and protesters involved in similar actions would also face accountability.
• 📹 The official questioned what the mayor would say about body camera footage showing his colleagues assaulting law enforcement agents.

Habeas Corpus Discussion

• ❓ When asked about reports of the President considering suspending habeas corpus, McLaughlin declined to comment, stating she would not get ahead of the President or Secretary Mayorkas.
• 📜 She referenced Article One, Section Nine of the Constitution, which outlines the rare circumstances under which habeas corpus can be suspended (rebellion or invasion when public safety requires it).