DOJ Charges New Jersey Democrat LaMonica McIver Assault ICE Facility Protest

Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) has been charged by the Trump administration with assaulting, impeding, and interfering with law enforcement following a confrontation at an ICE detention facility in Newark, New Jersey. The incident occurred during a visit by McIver, other New Jersey Democrats, and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who was initially arrested for trespassing but later had charges dropped. Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba emphasized that no one is above the law and that McIver's alleged conduct warranted charges despite acknowledging the importance of congressional oversight. McIver denied wrongdoing, calling the charges politically motivated attempts to criminalize legislative oversight. The clash involved a scuffle between lawmakers and federal agents, with bodycam footage showing McIver pushing agents. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between Democratic officials and the Trump administration over immigration enforcement and ICE operations.