LaMonica McIver Announces Birth of Daughter, Rare Among Black Women in Congress
McIver is the second Black woman to give birth while serving in Congress, and the first in more than 50 years.
- On Thursday, October 1, Representative LaMonica McIver announced the birth of her daughter, becoming the 15th member of Congress to give birth in office and the first Black woman to do so in more than 50 years.
- McIver faces federal charges stemming from a May 2025 oversight visit to Delaney Hall Immigration Detention Center in Newark, New Jersey, where prosecutors allege she "forcibly impeded and interfered" with federal officers.
- Facing a potential 17 years in prison, McIver's legal team argued the prosecution is "selective and vindictive," while she balances her health challenges with duties representing the 10th Congressional District.
- Because Congress lacks formalized parental leave, McIver plans to return to Washington D.C. in November to vote, while continuing her re-election campaign against Republican nominee Carmen Bucco.
- The 119th Congress currently includes fewer than 40 members with minor children, and McIver remains the only member of Congress currently facing federal criminal prosecution, underscoring her unprecedented position.
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Rep. LaMonica McIver Gives Birth as Trump’s Justice Department Threatens Her with 17 Years in Prison Over ICE Incident
Rep. LaMonica McIver gave birth to her second child, a baby girl, on Oct. 1, her office said in a statement. She currently faces prosecution by President Donald Trump’s Justice Department for allegations that she assaulted federal officers outside a New Jersey immigration detention facility in May 2025.
Rep. LaMonica McIver gives birth to second child
Rep. LaMonica McIver on Thursday announced the birth of her second child, a girl. “There really aren’t words to describe how blessed my family feels to welcome a new life into the world,” said the New Jersey Democrat, who has spoken previously about her struggles with fertility. “Getting the chance to raise a family is […]
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