US EditionFederal Charges Filed Against Congresswoman Following Incident at ICE Facility
- LaMonica McIver, a Democratic legislator from New Jersey, faces federal assault allegations after allegedly interfering with the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka on May 9 near an immigration detention center in Newark.
- The charges arose after a protest during a congressional tour of Delaney Hall, with McIver accused of pushing and grabbing Homeland Security and ICE agents, while she and colleagues deny wrongdoing, calling the case political and an infringement on oversight powers.
- McIver, 38, a Newark native and former Newark City Council president, first won Congress in a special election after Rep. Donald Payne Jr.'s death and was re-elected in November, while she and other lawmakers involved say their legal teams will meet with prosecutors soon.
- Tom Homan, former Trump border adviser, condemned McIver's actions on Fox News, stating, "She broke the law and we're going to hold her accountable," while House Democratic leaders called the charges "extreme" and "morally bankrupt" and lacking legal basis.
- The rare prosecution of a sitting member of Congress highlights tensions over immigration policies, as lawmakers argue their authorized oversight was targeted to silence opposition amid a divisive political climate.
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Alina Habba Charges New Jersey Democrat With Assault, Impeding Law Enforcement Following ICE Facility Protest — Trump Responds
DOJ charges New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver with 'assaulting, impeding and interfering with law enforcement' -- meanwhile, charges against Dem Newark Mayor Ras Baraka dropped.
Democrats in Congress decry 'outrageous' DOJ charges against New Jersey lawmaker • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, a New Jersey Democrat, speaks at a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Shauneen Miranda/States Newsroom)WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats on Tuesday blasted the assault charges the Trump administration is pursuing against New Jersey U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver following a clash with law enforcement earlier this month outside an immigration detention center in N…
Democrats in Congress decry ‘outrageous’ DOJ charges against New Jersey colleague
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, a New Jersey Democrat, speaks at a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol on May 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Shauneen Miranda/States Newsroom)WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats on Tuesday blasted the assault charges the Trump administration is pursuing against New Jersey U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver following a clash with law enforcement earlier this month outside an immigration detention center in Newark. Le…
Exclusive | Alina Habba defends felony charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver over chaotic Newark ICE detention center protest: ‘Nothing to do with congressional oversight’
Acting New Jersey US Attorney Alina Habba is defending filing felony charges against lefty New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver for the fracas at a Newark ICE detention center — telling The Post that McIver's alleged assault of federal agents was beyond the pale.
New Jersey congresswoman charged with assault
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - Democrats came out in force to defend Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) after she was charged with assaulting federal law enforcement officers. Meanwhile, Republicans are backing the Department of Justice's decision to press charges. Body camera footage captured a confrontation between McIver and federal agents at an ICE detention facility in New Jersey. "Don't you put your hands on me," McIver is heard saying in the footage. …
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