Democratic congressman claims he forced ICE agents to back off from arresting man outside courtroom

Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman of New York says his office was able to stop an operation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement outside of a courtroom.

Goldman said in a statement on social media Monday that he saved “a father” from detention after confronting ICE agents and accusing them of violating laws.

‘Aggressive congressional oversight and legal advocacy are our best defense against this administration’s lawless dragnet.’

“[ICE] thought they could get away with breaking the law in broad daylight today. They were wrong,” said Goldman.

“This morning, I confronted ICE agents outside an immigration court room to remind them that they are prohibited from arresting anyone who appears as required at immigration court,” he added. “They didn’t seem to care and arrested a father outside of the courtroom