Menendez Statement on Delaney Hall

NEWARK, N.J. - Representative Rob Menendez (NJ-08) released the following statement on the events that occurred at Delaney Hall today:

"What occurred at Delaney Hall today should shake every American to their core. As Members of Congress, we have a legal right to conduct oversight at any DHS facility without prior notice, as we have already done twice this year. Throughout every step of this visit, ICE attempted to intimidate everyone involved and impede our ability to conduct oversight.

"This is like nothing I've ever seen before, and I am shocked and disturbed that something like this happened in our community. Despite the lies and misinformation being spread by the Trump Administration, this will not stop our fight. We will continue to stand up for all of our neighbors and fight against this Administration's attempts to undermine the rights of everyone who calls this country home."