Why did DHS agents enter Rep. Nadler’s office to look for protesters?

DHS agents entered Rep. Nadler’s office after receiving reports that protesters involved in immigration demonstrations may have sought refuge there. The agents claimed they were conducting a security check based on these concerns.

Was the detained staff member arrested or charged with any crime?

No, the staff member was not arrested and not charged with any crime. Both Rep. Nadler’s office and a DHS spokesperson confirmed this.

How did Rep. Nadler respond to the incident, and what were his main concerns?

Rep. Nadler condemned the DHS agents' actions as reckless and intimidating, expressing concern that such aggressive tactics demonstrate a disregard for legal boundaries and could be used against anyone. He called for an end to these practices by DHS and the Trump administration[2].

Were there any protests or demonstrations reported around the time of the incident?

Yes, at the time of the incident, protesters were gathered outside the federal building demonstrating against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and migrant detentions.

Did the staff member being detained receive any explanation for their treatment?

According to DHS, officers explained their intent to conduct a security check due to concerns about the presence of protesters. The staff member was detained in the hallway for the purpose of completing this check and was later released without charges[2].

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DHS Detains Staff Member in Rep. Nadler's Office Amid Immigration Protests

Federal agents detained a staff member in Rep. Jerry Nadler's office, claiming they were checking for protesters linked to immigration demonstrations.

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Federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security detained a staff member in Rep. Jerry Nadler's Manhattan office, alleging the staff was harboring rioters. The incident occurred during protests against ICE detentions at a nearby immigration courthouse. Nadler condemned the actions as reckless and intimidating, highlighting concerns over the aggressive tactics used by DHS under the Trump administration. The detained staff member was not charged with any crime, and Nadler called for an end to such practices, emphasizing the potential for abuse of power against citizens and non-citizens alike.

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: DHS agents entered Rep. Nadler’s office after receiving reports that protesters involved in immigration demonstrations may have sought refuge there. The agents claimed they were conducting a security check based on these concerns.
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: No, the staff member was not arrested and not charged with any crime. Both Rep. Nadler’s office and a DHS spokesperson confirmed this.
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: Rep. Nadler condemned the DHS agents' actions as reckless and intimidating, expressing concern that such aggressive tactics demonstrate a disregard for legal boundaries and could be used against anyone. He called for an end to these practices by DHS and the Trump administration[2].
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: Yes, at the time of the incident, protesters were gathered outside the federal building demonstrating against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and migrant detentions.
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: According to DHS, officers explained their intent to conduct a security check due to concerns about the presence of protesters. The staff member was detained in the hallway for the purpose of completing this check and was later released without charges[2].
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