House GOP Moves to Strip Committee Assignments from Three New Jersey Democrats After Friday's Newark ICE Facility Incident

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Updated May 13, 2025, 09:27 PM

A new House resolution introduced by Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) seeks to remove three Democratic representatives from their committee assignments following an incident at the Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, New Jersey. The resolution targets Reps. Robert Menendez, Bonnie Watson Coleman, and LaMonica McIver, all from New Jersey, who were involved in a protest at the facility on Friday last week.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) accused the lawmakers of storming the facility, an action they claim went beyond a peaceful protest. The incident also led to the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka on charges of trespassing. Additionally, there are allegations that an ICE agent was assaulted during the event.

Carter's resolution aims to strip Watson Coleman of her position on the House Appropriations Committee, Menendez from the House Energy & Commerce Committee, and McIver from the House committees on Small Business and Homeland Security. Carter criticized the Democrats, stating they prioritized defending 'criminal illegal immigrants' over representing their constituents.

The move to remove committee assignments is seen as an escalation in tensions between the parties, though not unprecedented. In the past, both Republicans and Democrats have taken similar actions against members of the opposing party. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries defended the trio, stating that their concerns about the facility will not be silenced.

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BREAKING - A House resolution has been filed by Rep. Carter that seeks to remove Democrats LaMonica McIver, Watson Coleman, and Rob Menendez from their committee assignments, citing assault on federal agents. https://t.co/6wjvZ50LTT