JOURNAL ARTICLE

NJ Congresswoman McIver Must Face Assault Charges, Judge Rules.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Voreacos, David 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the federal charges faced by US Representative LaMonica McIver for allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers during a protest outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey. A judge denied her motion to dismiss two of the three charges, stating that her actions during the incident, which occurred during a congressional oversight visit, were not protected by legislative immunity. McIver contends that the charges are an attempt to intimidate her and hinder her oversight responsibilities. The judge has yet to rule on whether she is protected by the Constitution's "speech or debate" clause, and a trial date has not been set. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/11, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:189335931
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