Democratic Lawmaker Faces Prison After Allegedly Attacking Federal Agents
Charged with felony assault during protest at ICE facility
Democratic Representative LaMonica McIver of New Jersey faces felony assault charges after allegedly attacking federal agents during a protest at an ICE detention facility in Newark.
According to charging documents, McIver used her forearms to forcibly strike agents attempting to clear a path for a detainee transport vehicle.
The incident has drawn national attention, with McIver denying the allegations and claiming political intimidation.