Rep. McIver on on federal charges
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Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville said that the federal charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) are meant to be a distraction, arguing the Trump administration is attempting to
N.J., is set to appear in court after she was charged with assaulting two federal agents at an immigrant detention facility.
Democrats rallied behind N.J. Rep. who the Justice Department said assaulted an official at an immigration center. She disputes charge.
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New York Magazine on MSNWhat We Know About the Charges Against LaMonica McIverThe Trump administration charged a Democrat, alleging she had assaulted federal agents outside an ICE facility. Will the charges stand in court?
Representative LaMonica McIver, Democrat of New Jersey, faces assault charges after a clash outside a migrant detention center in Newark. She has denied the government’s depiction of events.
New Jersey representative LaMonica McIver could face prison time if found guilty of the charges brought against her by the Justice Department.
The incident occurred during a congressional visit. McIver denies the charges, citing political motivation. Democrats rally behind McIver. Legal experts anticipate a lengthy court battle.