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Rep. McIver Charged with Assaulting ICE Agents, Faces 17 Years

4/4/2026

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Representative LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) faces charges of assaulting immigration agents outside an ICE detention facility in Newark, stemming from a May confrontation that could carry up to 17 years in prison.
The case is before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
McIver argues that the Constitution’s speech-or-debate clause protects her from prosecution.
McIver has refused a plea deal.
The outcome could have significant legal implications.

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Representative LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) faces charges of assaulting immigration agents outside an ICE detention facility in Newark, stemming from a May confrontation that could carry up to 17 years in prison.
The case is before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
McIver argues that the Constitution’s speech-or-debate clause protects her from prosecution.
McIver has refused a plea deal.
The outcome could have significant legal implications.