Rep. LaMonica McIver to appeal judge’s decision on her assault charges

Rep McIver is facing a trial over charges she assaulted ICE agents in May. She wants a federal appeals court to throw the charges out.

By: Sophie Nieto-Munoz

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: January 21, 2026

Words: 471

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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The congresswoman accused of assaulting immigration agents outside a detention center in Newark last year is appealing a judge’s decision not to throw out the charges.

Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-10) is facing 17 years in prison over allegations she assaulted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers outside Delaney Hall in Newark as officers moved to arrest city Mayor Ras Baraka on May 9, 2025. McIver and two other members of Congress were …

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