Judges weigh limits of congressional immunity in Rep. McIver assault case

A federal appeals panel on Wednesday heard Rep. LaMonica McIver’s bid to have her federal assault charges thrown out.

By: Sophie Nieto-Munoz

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: June 24, 2026

Words: 966

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago

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WILMINGTON, DELAWARE — A panel of federal appeals judges heard arguments in the federal assault case against Rep. LaMonica McIver on Wednesday, with both sides agreeing that McIver was involved in a confrontation with federal agents outside the Delaney Hall migrant jail in May 2025, but arguing over whether she is shielded from prosecution for her conduct during that scuffle.

At the center of the dispute are McIver’s actions during the 68-second scuffle …

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