WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, released the following statement after several House Democrats stormed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Delaney Hall detention facility in New Jersey:

"Members of Congress have an obligation and responsibility to uphold the rule of law, yet today’s reckless and frankly absurd publicity stunt by several House Democrats undermined that duty. The dangerous actions we witnessed today double down on Democrats’ support of illegal entry, criminals, and lawlessness over American interest, and were woefully disrespectful to the men and women who risk their lives every day to secure our borders. These facilities are not political props – they are operational site visits vital to our national security and immigration enforcement.”