Investigation Initiated into ICE Facility Threats Following Democratic Protest

FIRST ON FOX: House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, a Republican from Ohio, is launching a formal investigation into threats directed at Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities, according to information obtained by Fox News Digital.

This investigation arises amid ongoing controversy surrounding three House Democrats accused of forcibly entering a detention center in New Jersey.

Information suggests that Jordan aims to schedule a hearing for next Tuesday, where former officials from ICE and the Department of Homeland Security will likely be present as witnesses.

The hearing will specifically address threats against ICE operations, particularly in relation to the Delaney Hall Detention Center located in Newark, New Jersey.

Context of the Investigation

This investigation is part of broader scrutiny concerning recent incidents at ICE facilities, linked to protests against the Trump administration’s immigration policies. The planned hearing is anticipated to examine the implications of those protests on national security and the functioning of ICE.

Reports indicate that the hearing will be conducted not by Jordan’s entire committee but rather by a subcommittee focused on oversight; this panel is chaired by Republican Representative Jeff Van Drew, who also represents New Jersey, the state where the Delaney Hall event unfolded.

Democratic Actions Spark Controversy

Republican discussions surrounding the consequences for the three Democratic lawmakers have intensified. Last week, these lawmakers protested President Donald Trump’s immigration policies at the Newark ICE facility.

Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman, Rob Menendez, and LaMonica McIver, alongside Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and additional demonstrators, reportedly rushed into the detention center when the gates opened to allow a bus carrying detainees inside.

While the Democrats assert their right to enter the facility as federal officials, Republican leaders, including those in the Department of Homeland Security, have branded their actions as reckless, alleging that they endangered both law enforcement and detainees for political gain.

Allegations and Responses

This situation has led to mutual accusations of misconduct from both political sides. The GOP suggests that the Democrats’ actions could have resulted in violence or chaos within the facility, which they claim could have affected the safety of those inside.

In response to the incident, GOP lawmakers and officials have proposed a range of disciplinary actions, from censure to potential criminal charges. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, a Democrat from New York, has indicated that such actions would cross a