US EditionFederal Charges Filed Against Congresswoman Following Incident at ICE Facility
- Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver faces federal charges after allegedly pushing officers while protesting Newark Mayor Ras Baraka's arrest on May 9 at Delaney Hall detention center.
- The charges stem from McIver's attempt to block the mayor's arrest, with a complaint alleging she slammed her forearm into and grabbed Homeland Security and ICE agents.
- McIver, a Newark native and former Newark City Council president, denies wrongdoing and criticizes prosecutors for distorting her actions to deter legislative oversight.
- Tom Homan, Trump's top border adviser, said on Fox News McIver "broke the law and we're going to hold her accountable," while House Democrats called the charges extreme and lacking legal basis.
- This uncommon federal prosecution involving a current member of Congress highlights the ongoing conflict between the Trump administration's immigration initiatives and Democratic resistance concerning legislators' oversight responsibilities.
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Homan: McIver Caused ICE Facility to Be ‘Unsafe’
Trump border Czar Tom Homan said Tuesday on MSNBC’s “Chris Jansing Reports” that Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) is being charged with assault because she put her hands on ICE officers and “forced” her way into a Newark ICE facility. Homan said, “They have a right to be there for oversight, but there’s a proper way to do it. Forcing your way into a facility, putting hands on an ICE officer, is not the way to do it. So I think she was out of line. I’…
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…
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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 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…
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