Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver has been charged with assault following an incident during a congressional oversight visit at Delaney Hall, an immigration detention center in Newark. On May 9, she attempted to intervene in the arrest of Democratic Mayor Ras Baraka by law enforcement. The charges allege she assaulted a Homeland Security Investigations agent and pushed an ICE officer. While the U.S. attorney announced dismissal of charges against Baraka, McIver maintains her actions were a legitimate fulfillment of her oversight responsibilities regarding ICE detainees.
"No one is above the lawâpoliticians or otherwise. It is the job of this office to uphold justice impartially, regardless of who you are."
"The charges against me stem from a lawful oversight visit to Delaney Hall to inspect the treatment of ICE detainees, which is my responsibility as a congressperson."
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