Rep. LaMonica McIver Hit with Assault Charge After ICE Facility Clash
Written by Site Hub on May 23, 2025
Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) has been charged with a federal misdemeanor after allegedly striking an ICE officer during a detention center inspection in Newark. The charge stems from an oversight visit to Delaney Hall, where she reportedly confronted staff blocking her access. Supporters argue the charge is politically motivated and undermines congressional oversight. Senators Cory Booker and Raphael Warnock have publicly defended her. McIver has long championed immigrant rights and was reportedly investigating allegations of abuse and overcrowding. She intends to fight the charge in court amid growing national tensions over immigration enforcement and transparency.
Source: BET
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