Representative Mejia Reports Being Blocked from Congressional Oversight at Delaney Hall
June 24, 2026
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mejia, Elsa | Crystal Murillo | $1,000 | Owner | Sep 2021 |
| Mejia, Elsa | Luis Oceguera | $1,000 | Payroll Supervisor | Oct 2021 |
| Mejia, Elsa | Cinda Rossi | $1,000 | Homemaker | Sep 2021 |
| Mejia, Elsa | Alyssia Arredondo | $750 | Realtor | Nov 2021 |
| Mejia, Elsa | Central Valley Progressive PAC | $500 | - | Sep 2021 |
| Mejia, Elsa | Steven Montes | $500 | Senior Community Revitalization Specialist | Nov 2021 |
| Mejia, Elsa | California Real Estate Political Action Committee (CREPAC) | $500 | - | Nov 2021 |
| Mejia, Elsa | A&A Farming JuDee Atamian | $500 | - | Aug 2021 |
| Mejia, Elsa | Cortes Insurance Agency | $500 | - | Oct 2021 |
| Mejia, Elsa | Camille Russell | $400 | Not Employed | Oct 2021 |
| Mejia, Elsa | Luis Castellanos | $250 | Union Ironworker | Oct 2021 |
| Mejia, Elsa | Juan Arambula | $250 | Retired | Oct 2021 |
| Mejia, Elsa | Ariana Martinez Lott | $200 | City Council Assistant | Oct 2021 |
| Mejia, Elsa | Karen Mendoza | $200 | Teacher | Oct 2021 |
| Mejia, Elsa | Gretchen Donart | $200 | Not Employed | Oct 2021 |
| Mejia, Elsa | Victor Gamiz | $200 | Communications Coordinator | Oct 2021 |
| Mejia, Elsa | Johanna Torres | $150 | Community Worker | Sep 2021 |
| Mejia, Elsa | Noe Hernandez | $130 | Warehouse Order Selector | Sep 2021 |
| Mejia, Elsa | Minerva Mendoza | $100 | Program Associate | Sep 2021 |
| Mejia, Elsa | Adam Urrutia | $100 | Political Director | Sep 2021 |
Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.
The Frame
This document highlights a conflict regarding the authority of Members of Congress to conduct inspections at federal immigration detention facilities operated by private contractors.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
ICE
The agency is accused of blocking congressional oversight at a detention facility.
GEO Group
The contractor is accused of blocking congressional oversight at a detention facility.
New Jersey Congressional Delegation
Members were reportedly denied access to a facility while attempting to conduct oversight.
Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.
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Why It Matters
This document highlights a conflict regarding the authority of Members of Congress to conduct inspections at federal immigration detention facilities operated by private contractors.
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Protect Democracy United (formerly known as UNITED TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY)
2026
“In support of the No Political Enemies Act to prevent executive punishing of individuals or organizations for constitutionally protected speech, belies, viewpoints, or political participation. In support of amending DHS appropriation riders to improve oversight and accountability on Department of Homeland security surveillance. In opposition to the SAVE America Act and requiring unnecessary barriers to voting. In support of increasing federal election security funding and identifying risks to election security and confidence posed by executive orders. In support of encouraging congressional members to uphold their legal duty to seat future lawfully elected members of Congress from the midterm elections. In support of reforms that strengthening the independence of the Judge Advocate General Corps through reforms of notification to Congress on before their termination. In support of reforms to protect independent legal advice within DoD and protect the non-political nature of the armed forces. In support of reforming the national emergencies framework to prevent executive abuses. Advocating in support of reforms that would prevent the executive branch from harming First Amendment rights of broadcasters. ”
Protect Democracy United (formerly known as UNITED TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY)
2026
“In support of the No Political Enemies Act to prevent executive punishing of individuals or organizations for constitutionally protected speech, belies, viewpoints, or political participation. In support of amending DHS appropriation riders to improve oversight and accountability on Department of Homeland security surveillance. In opposition to the SAVE America Act and requiring unnecessary barriers to voting. In support of increasing federal election security funding and identifying risks to election security and confidence posed by executive orders. In support of encouraging congressional members to uphold their legal duty to seat future lawfully elected members of Congress from the midterm elections. In support of reforms that strengthening the independence of the Judge Advocate General Corps through reforms of notification to Congress on before their termination. In support of reforms to protect independent legal advice within DoD and protect the non-political nature of the armed forces. In support of reforming the national emergencies framework to prevent executive abuses. Advocating in support of reforms that would prevent the executive branch from harming First Amendment rights of broadcasters. ”
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Protect Democracy United (formerly known as UNITED TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY)
2025
“In opposition to threats against the judiciary that erode constitutional safeguards, including the JUDGES Act (H.R. 1702), the PEPPER Act (H.R. 1789), the NORRA Act (H.R. 1526), and the Nationwide Injunction Abuse Prevention Act. In support of more robust funding to protect Congressional Members, staff, and families but also greater transparency on the threats. In support of judiciary security amendments to the reconciliation bill, (H.R.1) In support of the MARSHALS Act (S.1873) to transfer oversight of the U.S. Marshals to the judicial branch. In support of the Protecting Our Democracy Act to prevent abuses of Presidential power, restoring checks and balances and accountability and transparency in government, and defending elections against foreign interference In support of reforms to the National Emergencies Act. In opposition to the SAVE Act (H.R.22) and impediments to the right to vote. In support of federal election security funding. In opposition to the creation of a Sovereign Wealth Fund. In opposition to Executive impoundment of congressionally appropriated funds. In opposition to politicization of the armed forces. In support of more transparency around RIFs and protection of the federal civil service. In opposition to tax bill language designating non-profits as "supporters of terrorism." In opposition to reducing the funding of the Government Accountability Office. ”
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