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Democrat Reps Storm ICE Gates, Brawl, and Cry 'Oversight' Because They Can't Handle Losing Elections

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I’ve had it with Democrats this week. They lost at the ballot box, so now they’re stirring up chaos nationwide. I thought the antisemitic protests at Columbia would be the week’s low point, but Democrats were just warming up. Today, several Democratic congress members brazenly stormed the gates of an ICE detention facility in New Jersey. Unbelievable.

You get the idea. It gets worse. 

Democrats are escalating their antics, clashing directly with ICE detention officials at a New Jersey facility. If an ordinary American tried that, they’d face severe consequences—arrest, or worse. Imagine storming a federal detention center’s gates as prisoners are being processed. It’s reckless and outrageous. Yet, Democrats act with impunity, seemingly immune to accountability. Contrast this with Republicans: post-January 6, many faced jail time for their actions. Democrats? They shrug it off.


These congress members claim they’re conducting “Congressional Oversight,” but that’s a flimsy excuse. Oversight doesn’t work that way. According to Grok, congressional visits to federal facilities require prior coordination and adherence to security protocols—not storming gates in a publicity stunt.
Members of Congress cannot just "storm the gates" of a federal detention facility. They must follow legal and procedural protocols to conduct oversight visits. Here's a concise breakdown:
  • Prior Approval Required: Congressional oversight visits typically require advance coordination with the agency managing the facility, such as the Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Facilities need to ensure security, safety, and compliance with operational protocols.
  • Legal Authority: Congress has broad oversight authority under the U.S. Constitution to investigate and monitor federal agencies, including detention facilities. However, this authority doesn't grant unrestricted access. Members must work through established channels, often coordinating with agency leadership or facility administrators.
  • Process: Lawmakers usually submit formal requests for access, specifying the purpose of the visit (e.g., investigating conditions, treatment of detainees, or policy compliance). Facilities may set conditions, such as scheduling during non-disruptive hours or limiting access to certain areas for security reasons.
  • Exceptions: In rare cases, unannounced visits may be permitted if there's evidence of misconduct or urgent concerns, but these still require coordination to avoid security risks. Forcing entry without approval could be deemed unlawful and disruptive.
  • Practical Examples: High-profile visits, like those to ICE detention centers in 2018-2019 by members like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, involved pre-arranged access, often with media and agency officials present, following formal requests.
If Congress members attempt to bypass protocols and "storm" a facility, they risk being denied entry, creating legal complications, or compromising facility security. For specific policies, they’d need to refer to the relevant agency’s oversight guidelines (e.g., BOP or DHS regulations).

Storming the gates of a federal facility isn’t oversight—it’s lawlessness. House leadership must act swiftly to hold these Democratic congress members accountable, including pursuing arrests if warranted. A Republican attempting this would face immediate consequences, likely landing in jail. Americans are fed up with this two-tiered justice system. Republicans now control the House, Senate, and White House because voters demanded decisive action. If they fail to hold Democrats to the same standard, what’s their mandate worth?

Protect our Republic, indeed.

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