Union Official on Congressional Visit to NJ Immigration Detention Center

Incident at Newark Detention Center

• 🚨 A confrontation occurred between Democratic lawmakers and DHS at a Newark, New Jersey, immigration detention center.
• 🏛️ Three Democratic members of Congress were involved in a scuffle while attempting to visit the facility.
• 👮 The Trump administration claims the lawmakers assaulted federal agents, describing their actions as "lawlessness."

Lawmaker's Perspective vs. Official Channels

• 🗣️ Congresswoman Julie Johnson stated that lawmakers have an obligation and legal right to inspect facilities at any time.
• 🚫 Art Del Cueto, VP of the National Border Patrol Council, argues that members of Congress should follow proper procedures.
• ✉️ Del Cueto suggests that sending a letter and requesting access is the correct way to arrange a visit, rather than forcing entry.

Border Patrol Council's View on Immigration Policy

• 🇺🇸 Del Cueto believes the Trump administration is doing a "fantastic job" with immigration enforcement and deportations.
• ⚖️ He notes that individuals who have been in the country, have deportation orders, or have not pursued their asylum cases are being apprehended.
• ❓ Del Cueto asserts that the majority of individuals claiming asylum do not have a true claim, often misled by cartels.