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New Jersey Lawmakers Face Backlash Over ICE Protest

5/14/2025

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Democrats Protest ICE

Three Democratic lawmakers in New Jersey are under fire for their protest at an ICE facility, facing possible ousting from their committee positions. Rep. Buddy Carter has introduced a resolution condemning their actions as a threat to law enforcement. Meanwhile, Newark's Mayor Ras Baraka, who was arrested during the demonstration, argues that this is a politically motivated attack.

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DNC Nullifies Hogg

In a dramatic turn of events, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) has nullified David Hogg's election as vice chair, igniting a firestorm of internal dissent. Hogg, who aimed to invest $20 million in challenging incumbent Democrats, views the vote as a move to oust him, while DNC officials point to procedural missteps as justification.

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Democrats Protest ICE

Three Democratic lawmakers in New Jersey are under fire for their protest at an ICE facility, facing possible ousting from their committee positions. Rep. Buddy Carter has introduced a resolution condemning their actions as a threat to law enforcement. Meanwhile, Newark's Mayor Ras Baraka, who was arrested during the demonstration, argues that this is a politically motivated attack.

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