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Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba on Tuesday announced federal charges against U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) for allegedly assaulting, impeding, and interfering with law enforcement during a confrontation at the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark, N.J. on May 9. Habba said in a letter that McIver's conduct couldn't be "overlooked."

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Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba on Tuesday announced federal charges against U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) for allegedly assaulting, impeding, and interfering with law enforcement during a confrontation at the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark, N.J. on May 9. Habba said in a letter that McIver's conduct couldn't be "overlooked."

The incident occurred when McIver and two other Democratic House members visited the facility for oversight purposes. After a chaotic scene, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested for trespassing, though his charges were later dropped by prosecutors "for the sake of moving forward."

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The incident occurred when McIver and two other Democratic House members visited the facility for oversight purposes. After a chaotic scene, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested for trespassing, though his charges were later dropped by prosecutors "for the sake of moving forward."

Body camera footage released by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shows McIver in a tightly packed group, with her elbows making contact with an officer wearing a dark face covering and olive green uniform, though the intent behind the contact remains disputed.

Body camera footage released by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shows McIver in a tightly packed group, with her elbows making contact with an officer wearing a dark face covering and olive green uniform, though the intent behind the contact remains disputed.

McIver, who has represented New Jersey's 10th Congressional District since September 2024, was accompanied by Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman and Rob Menendez during the facility visit, which they maintain was part of their congressional oversight duties. McIver called the charges "purely political" and meant to "criminalize and deter legislative oversight."

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McIver, who has represented New Jersey's 10th Congressional District since September 2024, was accompanied by Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman and Rob Menendez during the facility visit, which they maintain was part of their congressional oversight duties. McIver called the charges "purely political" and meant to "criminalize and deter legislative oversight."

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem supported the charges, stating they came after a "thorough review of video footage." Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche added, "assaults on federal law enforcement will not be tolerated."

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem supported the charges, stating they came after a "thorough review of video footage." Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche added, "assaults on federal law enforcement will not be tolerated."

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The incident occurred when McIver and two other Democratic House members visited the facility for oversight purposes, leading to a chaotic scene after Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested for trespassing, though his charges were later dropped by prosecutors 'for the sake of moving forward'.</span

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The incident occurred when McIver and two other Democratic House members visited the facility for oversight purposes, leading to a chaotic scene after Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested for trespassing, though his charges were later dropped by prosecutors 'for the sake of moving forward'.

Body camera footage released by the Department of Homeland Security shows McIver in a tightly packed group, with her elbows making contact with an officer wearing a dark face covering and olive green uniform, though the intent behind the contact remains disputed.</span

Body camera footage released by the Department of Homeland Security shows McIver in a tightly packed group, with her elbows making contact with an officer wearing a dark face covering and olive green uniform, though the intent behind the contact remains disputed.

McIver, who represents New Jersey's 10th Congressional District since September 2024, was accompanied by Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman and Rob Menendez during the facility visit, which they maintain was part of their legitimate congressional oversight duties.</span

McIver, who represents New Jersey's 10th Congressional District since September 2024, was accompanied by Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman and Rob Menendez during the facility visit, which they maintain was part of their legitimate congressional oversight duties.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem supported the charges, stating they came after a 'thorough review of video footage,' while Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche declared that 'assaults on federal law enforcement will not be tolerated'.</span

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem supported the charges, stating they came after a 'thorough review of video footage,' while Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche declared that 'assaults on federal law enforcement will not be tolerated'.

The case marks a rare instance of federal criminal charges against a sitting member of Congress for allegations other than fraud or corruption, with potential felony charges that could result in prison time if convicted.</span

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The case marks a rare instance of federal criminal charges against a sitting member of Congress for allegations other than fraud or corruption, with potential felony charges that could result in prison time if convicted.

Law enforcement officers were simply doing their jobs when they encountered aggressive interference from elected officials who tried to storm a secure facility. No one, regardless of their position or status, has the right to assault federal agents or impede law enforcement operations. The charges demonstrate that even members of Congress must respect the rule of law.

Law enforcement officers were simply doing their jobs when they encountered aggressive interference from elected officials who tried to storm a secure facility. No one, regardless of their position or status, has the right to assault federal agents or impede law enforcement operations. The charges demonstrate that even members of Congress must respect the rule of law.

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The charges represent a blatant attempt by the Trump administration to intimidate Congress and interfere with legitimate oversight responsibilities. McIver and her colleagues were lawfully exercising their constitutional duty to inspect detention facilities, but ICE agents unnecessarily escalated the situation into chaos. This prosecution is purely political and aims to criminalize and deter legislative oversight of immigration facilities.

The charges represent a blatant attempt by the Trump administration to intimidate Congress and interfere with legitimate oversight responsibilities. McIver and her colleagues were lawfully exercising their constitutional duty to inspect detention facilities, but ICE agents unnecessarily escalated the situation into chaos. This prosecution is purely political and aims to criminalize and deter legislative oversight of immigration facilities.

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