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U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver Indicted on Federal Assault Charges

New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver faces federal charges for allegedly obstructing immigration officers at an ICE facility, potentially facing up to 17 years in prison.


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  • Rep. LaMonica McIver was indicted on federal charges stemming from an incident at a New Jersey ICE detention center.
  • The charges include three counts of assaulting and interfering with federal officers, with potential sentences totaling up to 17 years.
  • McIver plans to plead not guilty, claiming the indictment is politically motivated and part of her oversight role as a Congress member.
  • The incident also involved Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who was arrested during the same visit to the detention facility.
  • McIver's legal team intends to challenge the allegations in court, asserting that members of Congress have oversight rights at such facilities.

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Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted on federal charges after incident at New Jersey ICE detention facility | Politics
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"…The indictment is the latest development in a legal-political drama that has seen President Donald Trump’s administration take Democratic officials from New Jersey’s largest city to court, tapping into the president’s immigration crackdown and Democrats’ efforts to respond."

Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted by grand jury over incident at ICE detention facility
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"…The indictment charges the Democratic congresswoman with "forcibly impeding and interfering with federal law enforcement officers" at the facility, New Jersey U.S. Attorney Alina Habba said in a post on X."

New Jersey Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted on federal assault charges
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"…The indictment of Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver on federal assault charges reflects a contentious clash between lawmakers and law enforcement during a protest against conditions at a detention center."

US Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted on federal charges from skirmish at New Jersey immigration center
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"…The indictment is the latest development in a legal-political drama that has seen President Donald Trump’s administration take Democratic officials from New Jersey’s largest city to court, tapping into the president’s immigration crackdown and Democrats’ efforts to respond."

Democrat Indicted Over ICE Facility Clash, Faces Up To 17 Years In Prison
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"…McIver faces up to 17 years in prison if convicted of forcibly impeding and interfering with federal law enforcement officers."

Federal Jury Votes to Indict Congresswoman for Allegedly Impeding Law Enforcement at Newark Detention Center
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"…The DOJ’s attorney in New Jersey says her office will act on the decision by a federal grand jury to pursue charges against New Jersey Congresswoman LaMonica McIver over her allegedly illegal actions during a legal protest in front of a detention center in Newark, New Jersey, on May 9."

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