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McIver Loses Appeal, Court Denies Immunity in Charges
8/27/2026
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Story summary
- Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) lost her appeal to dismiss federal charges.
- The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that her actions were non-legislative, denying immunity.
- Judges Cindy Chung and Stephanos Bibas authored the majority opinion.
- Judge Thomas Ambro dissented, noting possible retaliatory prosecution.
- She faces two felony assault charges and one misdemeanor for interfering with ICE officers.
