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Members of Congress are confronting private security blocking their access to the Department of Education. They question whether the security personnel were instructed to prevent them from entering. The Congress members emphasize their roles as elected representatives advocating for children, particularly those with disabilities, and express frustration over the lack of transparency and access. They highlight the contradiction of allowing billionaires into the building while denying entry to lawmakers. The situation escalates as they assert their right to advocate for the public and demand accountability from those in charge. The Congress members stress that they are not a threat and are simply trying to fulfill their responsibilities.

I have a duty to be here, representing 200,000 people from Northwest Georgia who elected me. Your actions are hindering my ability to fulfill that obligation and show a complete disregard for the Constitution.

A United States senator, the son of Mexican immigrants, was violently driven to his knees for being disrespectful. This should offend the conscience of the country. If Senator Alex Padilla can be forcibly made to kneel before the executive, when does it stop? What does this say to other Americans who want to speak up, exercise their constitutional duty, or peacefully protest? What does it say to other Americans from humble backgrounds who know poverty? If a United States senator can be violently handcuffed after identifying himself, what message does it send? Every member of the body should object to this treatment, regardless of political affiliation. Driving a man to his knees in the United States of America is wrong. This is a test and a crossroads that will define the character of this body.

We're members of Congress, here at the Department of Education, and we're being denied entry. The doors are locked, and a private security contractor is blocking our access. We showed our IDs; this is our job, and we have oversight responsibilities. We're not a threat; we're trying to request a meeting. This lack of transparency is unacceptable. The administration claims to be open, yet they won't even let us into their own building. This isn't right; we represent the people, and we demand access. They've even called Homeland Security. This building is a public institution; we pay for this building and its employees. This contractor, who isn't even a federal employee, is blocking us without a good reason. This is outrageous.

Stop! This has gone too far. I have a duty to be in this room, representing 200,000 people from Northwest Georgia who elected me to be here today.

Up an American flag. It's my constitution. If you continue, I will have to forfeit your time. You have the right to dance, but if you get sued, you will lose. You should seek a second opinion because you are wrong. Your actions have led to a forfeiture of your position. Shame on you for continuing after your time was up and after being asked to stop. There’s no reason to remove me; I’m not interfering. I have the right to be here. A recess has been called for 5 minutes. Are you ejecting him from the meeting?

I want to wear a cape, exercise my first amendment rights, and walk inside. I'm not the problem, they are. I'll walk with my hands up and an American flag. If there's violence, it's their fault, not mine. I'm not intimidated, let me in. They're not letting me in, tell them to let me walk inside. Let's go together.

My district is really suffering under the pressure of the border crisis. Why won't you address it? Get out of my way. Get your hands off me. What is wrong with you? Are you talking to the Biden administration about fixing the border? Get off of me. You asked her to touch me on the stairs. I did not touch you, I have it on video.

I will not appear before the Georgia Senate committee without a subpoena. I believe they do not have the authority to subpoena me. I will not do anything unlawful as I have not broken any laws. I treat everyone equally, even if it upsets some people.

Speaker 1 states they are waiting to punch someone and will be happy to go to jail for it. Speaker 1 says, "We're trespassing when the cat will go." Speaker 0 says Speaker 1 said she has been trespassing on the Capitol. Speaker 1 repeats they are waiting to punch someone. Speaker 0 says that if Speaker 1 has been waiting for this, why did she deny Donald Trump's request? Speaker 0 claims it wasn't just negligence in forgetting the request, but that she denied the sergeant at arms from supplying the request.

Speaker 1 states they are waiting to punch someone and will be happy to go to jail for it. Speaker 1 says, "We're trespassing when the cat will go." Speaker 0 says Speaker 1 stated, "I've been trespassing on the capitol." Speaker 1 repeats they are waiting to punch someone. Speaker 0 says if Speaker 1 has been waiting for this, why did she deny the sergeant at arms from supplying Donald Trump's request? Speaker 0 claims it wasn't just negligence, but that she denied the request.

We are members of Congress here to meet with the acting secretary. We notified her in advance. You're denying us entry. What authority do you have to prevent members of Congress from fulfilling their oversight role? You claim we need an appointment or to be on a guest list. That's not how it's always been. Ninety-four members of Congress signed a letter requesting a meeting to ask a simple question. Your claim that she's unaware of the meeting is unacceptable. We should be allowed access to the Department of Education. We'll proceed to the visitors' entrance.

Members of Congress are being denied entry to the Department of Education building. The doors are locked, and a tense conversation is taking place with a security guard. We're trying to observe what's happening. They're demanding access to the building, citing their roles as members of Congress and their right to access federal bill 19. The security guard, apparently a private contractor, is preventing their entry. The situation is escalating, with Congress members questioning the guard's authority and the reasons for being denied access.

This is unacceptable. It's shameful to interrupt a public gathering of Christians in worship. There were folks who was [sic]... I have to take care of my flock and Listen. We live in a there's a constitution in the first amendment to freedom of speech and freedom to assemble and protest. We're here to worship we're here to worship Jesus because that's the hope of these cities. That's the hope of the world is Jesus Christ. Wanna be very respectful. Please don't push me, though. We're we're here we're here to worship Jesus. Yes. That's why we're here. Okay. That's why we're here. Okay. That's what we're about. Don't you think Jesus would be understanding and We're we're about Love these folks. We're about spreading the love of Jesus in Jesus Christ. Try to talk to them as a as a Christian? Willing to talk. Okay. I I have to take care of my church and my family, so I ask that you actually would also leave this building. You don't want us to Unless here worship. Unless you're here to worship. I'm always worship. I'm a Christian. We're here to worship. Okay. Thank you very much.

Whose house is this? Our house. You can't just push us around. We’re tired of listening to irrelevant discussions instead of addressing equal rights in Minnesota. This session has been a joke, and we won't follow your rules if you don't respect ours. You have no quorum and no right to be here. We demand respect and representation. We will not comply with your actions that undermine our rights. We fought hard for equality, and we won’t let you take it away. We will stay here until you acknowledge our demands. What do we want? Equal rights now!

Is there a problem here? Excuse me? You're blocking the signs. I was moving my signs. You can't block them like that. I mean, you might think you can, but you can't. I'm in public, so I can record you. Well, that's okay. I'm an elected official. I don't care, but thank you. My name's Mary Anne Minnick, the elected committee woman for the Democratic Party in Moon District 6. Good for you. Thank you.

Please step back. I'm not doing anything wrong. Don't touch me. Get your hands off me. I’m just trying to talk. You don’t need to walk into my space. I’m allowed to be here. You can’t get close to him. I’m not going to touch him. Stay away from our people. I understand what you think you're allowed to do, but I’m asking you to stay back. I know my rights. I can go wherever I want. Just please be cool. Why should I back up? I’m allowed to be here. This is ridiculous.

Speaker 0: Hey, glad to see you guys. You're patriots. Look at this guy, covered in blood. Are you okay? Need medical attention? I'm good, thanks. I got shot in the face with a plastic bullet. Can you leave the senate wing? We will. I'm making sure they respect the place. This is sacred. That's it.

It has gone too far. I represent 200,000 people in Northwest Georgia, and I have a right to be here. You're hindering my ability to fulfill my duties. This is unconstitutional. I need you to step away from me. There is a complete disrespect for the constitution. I understand your position, but this situation cannot continue. The doorkeeper has no authority over me; as a senator, I have more authority than the doorkeeper. This is creating a disturbance.

A joint resolution, HR 4, was passed by both the House and Senate, requiring my attendance at a joint session. However, the Speaker sent 18 state troopers to prevent me from entering, which I believe violates my constitutional rights. As a government official, I have a legal right to be there, and their actions contradict the Constitution. I am considering a lawsuit against the state for this infringement.

I have an obligation to represent 200,000 people in Northwest Georgia, and you're hindering that. This is unconstitutional. You show no respect for the constitution. I need you to step away from the door. I don't want to escalate this, but I have constitutional rights. You're preventing me from entering. The doorkeeper claims I can't answer, but as a senator, I have more authority than the doorkeeper. I'm not causing a disturbance; I need to be allowed in.

Where's the leader? Who's in charge here? You’re treating us like criminals. This is unacceptable. That’s my father inside, and my wife is in there too. Can you please back up? I’m already backed up; I haven’t moved.

Get your hands off of them! I just want to know what's happening. These people are not following the law. This is so wrong. She has the right to speak. I want to hear what he has to say. Let's listen to his perspective.

Representative McHenry ordered me to leave my capitol office, but I refuse to comply. I believe McHenry's actions are unjust, and I am determined to stand my ground.

Members of Congress are being denied entry to the Department of Education building. The doors are locked, and a tense conversation is taking place with a security guard. We're trying to get access to federal bill 19. We are members of Congress and should be allowed entry. A private security contractor is preventing us from entering, and it's unclear why. We're simply doing our job. Show them your ID. Were you told to block us, or did you decide to do so? We have the right to access the building.