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Rep. McIver Released After Felony Charges Over ICE Facility Incident

The first-term congresswoman faces two federal assault charges, with growing criticism of the prosecutor's motivations and conduct.

Alina Habba speaks after being sworn in as interim US Attorney General for New Jersey, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, on March 28, 2025.
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Overview

  • Rep. LaMonica McIver has been released on her own recognizance after being charged with assaulting federal officers during a May 9 oversight visit to the Delaney Hall ICE facility in Newark.
  • The charges stem from allegations that McIver struck ICE and DHS officers, though video evidence reportedly shows unclear and chaotic interactions during the incident.
  • Interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, a Trump appointee and former personal attorney to the president, has faced bipartisan criticism for her handling of the case and lack of prosecutorial experience.
  • McIver and fellow Democratic lawmakers assert the charges are politically motivated and aim to criminalize lawful congressional oversight of immigration detention centers.
  • The legal and political fallout continues, with a preliminary hearing set for June 11 and Democrats planning additional oversight visits to ICE facilities in response to the prosecution.