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Rep. LaMonica McIver Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charges in Newark Incident

U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver faces federal assault charges stemming from a May incident at an immigration detention center, maintaining her innocence amid political tensions.

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  • Rep. LaMonica McIver has been indicted on three counts for allegedly assaulting federal agents during a May oversight visit to Newark's Delaney Hall.
  • The charges were filed by interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, and McIver has pleaded not guilty to all counts.
  • The incident involved McIver allegedly striking an ICE agent with her forearm and forcibly grabbing another during the altercation.
  • A trial date has been set for November 10, where McIver will defend her actions, claiming the incident was unnecessary.
  • McIver has criticized the Trump administration, suggesting that political tensions may have contributed to the charges against her.

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Center-leaning sources frame Rep. LaMonica McIver's situation as a significant legal anomaly, emphasizing her role in oversight and portraying her actions as part of her congressional duties. The narrative suggests a bias towards viewing her prosecution as politically motivated, highlighting the unusual nature of charges against a sitting congressperson.

U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver pleaded not guilty to federal charges of assaulting and interfering with immigration officers during a visit to a New Jersey detention center.

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A rare federal prosecution against a current member of Congress is underway for charges unrelated to corruption or fraud.

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It’s a rare federal prosecution against a current member of Congress on charges other than corruption or fraud.

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"…McIver, who represents the 10th Congressional District that includes her hometown of Newark, said in a statement issued May 19 that the charges against her are "purely political" and "mischaracterize and distort my actions.""

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"…The indictment of McIver is the latest development in a legal-political drama that has seen the Trump administration take Democratic officials from New Jersey’s largest city to court amid the president's ongoing immigration crackdown and Democrats’ efforts to respond."

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Rep. LaMonica McIver has been indicted on three federal counts including assaulting, resisting, impeding, and interfering with federal officials during a congressional oversight visit.

Rep. McIver has pleaded not guilty to all charges, stating that she is innocent and that federal agents created a risky situation; she also claims the charges are politically motivated.

The trial date for Rep. LaMonica McIver has been set for November 10, 2025.

Rep. McIver has suggested that the charges are influenced by political tensions with the Trump administration, accusing them of weaponizing the federal government and Department of Justice against critics.

The incident occurred during a May 9 congressional oversight visit to the Delaney Hall ICE detention center, where McIver is accused of striking and grabbing federal immigration agents during an altercation.

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