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NJ Rep. McIver's 'assault' on cops at ICE protest is protected by free speech, lawyer claims
Lawyers for US Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) claimed she's protected by free speech in the criminal case alleging she assaulted cops at an anti-ICE protest -- and "she wouldn't have drawn a flagrant foul in the Knicks-Spurs game" for the move anyway. Read More
NJ Rep. McIver asks appeals court to dismiss federal assault charges
Judges weigh immunity and selective prosecution claims in the case against New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver. Read More
Judges wrestle with Rep. LaMonica McIver's claims of immunity and being targeted by Trump administration
The New Jersey representative appeared in a Delaware federal court. She faces 17 years in prison. Read More
Lawyers for Rep. LaMonica McIver force judges to weigh the limits of congressional immunity
Do the legal protections for members of Congress hold even if they’re charged with assaulting a federal officer? Read More
Pregnant congresswoman facing 17 years for jail confrontation gets her day in court
Courtroom No. 2B in the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Courthouse in Wilmington, Delaware, will take center stage Wednesday, with attorneys for Rep. LaMonica McIver scheduled to appear before a U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals panel there in a bid to get her federal assault charges thrown out.The court hea... Read More
Pregnant and Running for Re-election, a Democrat Faces U.S. Prosecution
Representative LaMonica McIver was charged with assault after an altercation with immigration agents that resulted in no injuries. She faces up to 17 years in prison. Read More
Juneteenth Is a Reminder That Progress Is Never Absolute
Rep. LaMonica McIver, who is currently facing 17 years in prison, writes about how Juneteenth serves as a reminder that progress isn't absolute. Read More
Delaney Hall Immigration Center Draws Ire of New Jersey Lawmakers
New Jersey lawmakers like Andy Kim, LaMonica McIver, and Ras Baraka are trying to stop the brutalization of immigrants at Delaney Hall in Newark. Read More
NJ Congresswoman McIver announces pregnancy amid federal charges
U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver, 39, announced her pregnancy while facing federal charges and a possible 17 years in prison. Read More
NJ Rep. LaMonica McIver announces pregnancy amid federal charges
U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver, 39, announced her pregnancy while facing federal charges and a possible 17 years in prison. Read More
New Jersey lawmaker pushes for more ICE oversight after indictment for visit
Rep. LaMonica McIver (D., N.J.) plans to introduce a bill to strengthen scrutiny by members of Congress as her own legal battle is about to escalate. Read More
Was N.J. congresswoman’s fight with ICE assault? Or is she being targeted by Trump?
U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver faces 17 years in prison after a scuffle outside an ICE jail. Read More
Ex-Congress members, other groups file briefs on behalf of McIver
Twenty former members of Congress, including 17 Republicans, filed a brief asking a judge to dismiss assault charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver. Read More
House Democrat Wages a Lonely Legal Fight Testing Congress’s Power
Representative LaMonica McIver is facing crushing legal fees and prison time as she seeks to get the Justice Department assault case against her dismissed, citing her legislative prerogatives. Read More
Does the Constitution Protect This Congresswoman From Trump?
LaMonica McIver of New Jersey is arguing that the Department of Justice can’t prosecute her for an incident last May at an ICE facility. Read More
Rep. LaMonica McIver asks ICE director if he's 'going to hell'
Rep. LaMonica McIver accused acting ICE director Todd Lyons of responsibility for deaths during immigration enforcement operations, including two U.S. citizens shot in Minnesota. Read More
Rep LaMonica McIver asks ICE director, 'Do you think you're going to hell?'
Rep. LaMonica McIver faces online backlash after asking ICE acting director Todd Lyons if he thinks he's "going to hell" during a heated hearing that went viral. Read More
‘Do you think you’re going to hell?’: White House slams Democrat’s ‘messed up’ question to ICE head
"How do you think judgment day will work for you with so much blood on your hands?" Rep. LaMonica McIver asked Todd Lyons. Read More