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Rep. McIver Demands Closure of Newark ICE Facility Amid Assault Claims

12/24/2025

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Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) urged closing the Newark ICE facility after May arrest, describing a traumatic visit and alleging officers assaulted her.
She criticized the facility after Jean Wilson Brutus's death, alleging neglect and abuse by ICE.
Sen. Cory Booker and other Democrats echoed concerns about inhumane conditions.
A federal judge denied McIver's request to dismiss the assault case.
McIver has pleaded not guilty, claiming the charges are politically motivated.

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Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) urged closing the Newark ICE facility after May arrest, describing a traumatic visit and alleging officers assaulted her.
She criticized the facility after Jean Wilson Brutus's death, alleging neglect and abuse by ICE.
Sen. Cory Booker and other Democrats echoed concerns about inhumane conditions.
A federal judge denied McIver's request to dismiss the assault case.
McIver has pleaded not guilty, claiming the charges are politically motivated.