{"id":2498757,"date":"2025-10-14T13:12:02","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T17:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/johnson-monitoring-anti-ice-protests-for-possible-investigation\/"},"modified":"2025-10-14T13:13:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T17:13:46","slug":"johnson-monitoring-anti-ice-protests-for-possible-investigation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/johnson-monitoring-anti-ice-protests-for-possible-investigation\/","title":{"rendered":"Johnson monitoring anti-ICE protests for possible investigation"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fjohnson-monitoring-anti-ice-protests-for-possible-investigation%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2498757&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) stated that he is closely monitoring protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to determine if congressional action may be necessary. While affirming the constitutional right to free speech,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-china-is-taking-advantage-of-the-ukraine-crisis-to-undermine-the-united-states\/\" title=\"How China Is Taking Advantage Of The Ukraine Crisis To Undermine The United States\">johnson expressed concern<\/a> about violent protests against ICE,emphasizing that assaults on law enforcement cross a line. He noted recent unrest in cities like Portland, Los Angeles, and Chicago, where demonstrations have sometimes turned violent amid tensions over immigration enforcement actions. Johnson said the situation has not yet escalated to the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >level warranting congressional investigation<\/a> but emphasized that Republicans stand firmly with law enforcement. The article also references increased security measures at ICE facilities and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ohio-abortion-opponents-draw-michigan-comparison-to-sound-alarm-on-ballot-initiative\/\" title=\"Ohio abortion opponents are using the example of Michigan to raise concerns about a ballot initiative.\">political debates surrounding<\/a> the handling of these protests.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Johnson watching &lsquo;closely&rsquo; on whether congressional intervention needed for anti-ICE protests<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2372800\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>House Speaker <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/mike-johnson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mike Johnson <\/a>(R-LA) warned on Tuesday that he is closely monitoring protests against<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Immigration and Customs Enforcemen<\/a>t to determine if congressional scrutiny could be warranted in the future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Johnson weighed in on anti-ICE demonstrations during a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7W5HzOJYIvU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> press conference<\/a> on Capitol Hill, in which he noted some protests have turned violent. Noting the constitutional right to free speech, the speaker agreed that protesters enjoy broad liberties to express opposition to ICE. But he added that violence against law enforcement crosses a boundary.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/investigations\/3849280\/dallas-ice-attack-suspect-radiation-sickness-practiced-shooting\/\">Dallas ICE attack suspect believed he had radiation sickness and practiced shooting, records show<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3847973\/what-is-the-insurrection-act-trump-national-guard-troop-deployment\/\">What is the Insurrection Act, the law at the center of the debate over Trump deploying the National Guard?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3845910\/trump-sending-ice-border-patrol-troops-blue-cities\/\">Trump is sending in ICE, Border Patrol, and troops to these blue cities<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Johnson said tensions had not yet increased to the level that could trigger investigations from a relevant congressional committee in the House. However, he is &ldquo;closely&rdquo; watching the situation to see if that could change, because &ldquo;you&rsquo;re supposed to be on the side of the good, not the crazy radicals.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;What I&rsquo;ve seen is the abuse of law enforcement by radical leftist activists,&rdquo; Johnson said, noting naked bicyclers in Portland protesting ICE this week and the federal government&rsquo;s arrest of several people accused of physically assaulting officers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s getting really ugly. &hellip; This is serious business,&rdquo; the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/del-democrats-facing-accusations-of-racism-violence\/\" title=\"Del. Democrats facing accusations of racism, violence\">speaker told reporters<\/a>. &ldquo;Look, I was a First Amendment lawyer. I understand, as a religious liberty defense lawyer, I understand free speech. We vigorously protect the right to free speech, but you cannot <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/i-am-being-arrested-for-you-trump-posts-defiant-final-messages-before-departing-for-dc-for-court-appearance\/\" title=\"...&#039;s Defiant Final Messages Before Departing for DC Court Appearance: &#039;I Am Being Arrested for You&#039;\">assault law enforcement officers<\/a>. And there is a line that has to be maintained.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve not seen them cross the line yet, and we have committees that [hold] jurisdiction who have that responsibility, but it&rsquo;s not risen to that level,&rdquo; Johnson continued. &ldquo;But we&rsquo;re watching that closely. And we, the Republican Party, stand for law enforcement. That&rsquo;s where we&rsquo;re going to be.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Protests <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/immigration\/3847933\/republicans-left-wing-protests-ice-facilities-way-appeal-voters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">at or near <\/a>ICE facilities around the country have, in some cases, spanned months. In areas such as Portland, Los Angeles, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/immigration\/3848331\/left-wing-group-chicago-listener-facebook-anti-ice-violence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chicago<\/a>, demonstrations have at times turned violent as rage rises against the Trump administration&rsquo;s deportation agenda, and Washington&rsquo;s move to send in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3845910\/trump-sending-ice-border-patrol-troops-blue-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">military troops<\/a> to protect ICE as they carry out that agenda.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Fifteen arrests<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3848374\/broadview-illinois-reduces-ice-protest-zone-after-chaos-arrests\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> were made <\/a>in a Chicago suburb over the weekend amid the unrest, according to Broadview, Illinois, Mayor Katrina Thompson.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;[T]oo many protesters are raising their fists rather than their voices, creating chaos at the expense of the people who call Broadview home,&rdquo; Thompson said.<\/p>\n<p>Critics argue ICE has employed tactics that resemble those used by authoritarian regimes, including excessive use of force, targeting members of the press, and hiding their identities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Republicans have argued ICE has been forced to adapt due to concerns that law enforcement is operating in unprecedentedly dangerous and hostile conditions. Federal and local law enforcement are being attacked simply for doing their jobs, leading to a general breakdown in public safety and trust in stabilizing institutions, according to the GOP.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3844197\/bounties-assassinate-ice-chicago-came-from-mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>BOUNTIES TO ASSASSINATE ICE IN CHICAGO CAME FROM MEXICO, DHS REVEALS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>President Donald Trump led Republicans in denouncing critics for escalating tensions after a shooting at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3830147\/second-victim-dead-dallas-ice-facility-shooting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas ICE facility<\/a> last month. Two people died as a result of the incident.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The Brave Men and Women of ICE are just trying to do their jobs, and remove the &lsquo;WORST of the WORST&rsquo; Criminals out of our Country, but they are facing an unprecedented increase in threats, violence, and attacks by Deranged Radical Leftists,&rdquo; he wrote in a Truth Social post.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Johnson closely monitors if Congress should act on anti-ICE protests<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3142,"featured_media":2498758,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AP25286568098399.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[57500,3976,4162,51050,12468],"class_list":["post-2498757","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-anti-ice-protests","tag-investigation","tag-johnson","tag-law-enforcement-2","tag-monitoring"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AP25286568098399.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2498757","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3142"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2498757"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2498757\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2498761,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2498757\/revisions\/2498761"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2498758"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2498757"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2498757"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2498757"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}