Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., accused an ICE agent of shoving her during the incident on Friday. (Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Take Back the Court Action Fund)
"There were a lot of opportunities for DHS, for ICE to de-escalate the situation. They chose not to," Menendez said. "It's something that should really shock all Americans."
Rep. LaMonica McIver can be seen wearing red in this screenshot from the body camera footage DHS provided to Fox News. (Department of Homeland Security)
While the lawmakers objected to ICE detentions, they also admitted that they saw evidence that the inmates were well-treated and living in good conditions inside the facility.
During a press conference after the incident, McIver claimed she was "assaulted by multiple ICE officers while regional directors of ICE watched it happen."
DHS footage posted to X Saturday appears to show McIver barreling unprovoked through law enforcement near the gate.
"WATCH: US Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (wearing a red blazer), storms the gate of Delaney Hall Detention Center ASSAULTING an ICE agent," DHS captioned the video.
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DHS officials have not yet confirmed any pending charges against those accused of storming the center.
Fox News' Alexandra Koch contributed to this report.
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