DOJ says it has charged N.J. congresswoman with assaulting law enforcement at ICE facility
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Law enforcement officers were simply doing their jobs when they encountered aggressive interference from elected officials who tried to storm a secure facility. No one, regardless of their position or status, has the right to assault federal agents or impede law enforcement operations. The charges demonstrate that even members of Congress must respect the rule of law.