Saturday, 24 May 2025

House Democrats Melt Down After New Jersey Democrat Charged With Assault At ICE Facility Protest

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Update (1100ET): House Democrats melted down following the announcement that the US attorney in New Jersey, Alina Habba (formerly President Trump's lawyer) will bring charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) following a May 9 incident at an ICE detention facility in Newark.

McIver is accused of assaulting federal officers during the protest, while Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) were not charged.

In a joint statement, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and the rest of the Democratic leadership - who, if you recall, were frothing at the mouth to lock up Jan. 6 protesters for simple trespassing - slammed Habba.

"The proceeding initiated by the so-called U.S. Attorney in New Jersey is a blatant attempt by the Trump administration to intimidate Congress and interfere with our ability to serve as a check and balance on an out-of-control executive branch."

According to Punchbowl news;

McIver has some constitutional protection under the Speech or Debate Clause from being charged with a crime while engaged in legitimate legislative activity. The New Jersey Globe reported that McIver has retained defense lawyers to handle the case, including Paul Fishman, a former U.S. attorney for New Jersey.

There will also be an Ethics Committee investigation into McIver as required under House rules if a member is charged with a crime. Democrats can block anything from happening there.

Now to see how Speaker Mike Johnson and top Republicans handle the situation.

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    New Jersey Democrat Rep. LaMonica McIver has been charged with assault and impeding law enforcement for her actions during a protest outside a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Newark, New Jersey earlier this month.

     

    During the protest McIver could be seen screaming at and pushing federal agents, saying "I touch whoever I want motherfucker... You will pay!"

    The incident also resulted in the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who was charged with trespassing - a charge which was later dropped, according to US Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba.

    McIver was given ample opportunity to come to a peaceful resolution and avoid criminal charges, Habba said, but the congresswoman reportedly declined, Just the News reports. "No one is above the law — politicians or otherwise," said Habba. "It is the job of this office to uphold justice impartially, regardless of who you are."

    Footage of the protest showed the three lawmakers engaged in a "scuffle" with law enforcement, according to the New Jersey Globe, including McIver who appeared to try to protect Baraka during his arrest.

    McIver has denied any wrongdoing and blasted the charges as a partisan attack.

    "The charges against me are purely political," according to a statement by McIver. "They mischaracterize and distort my actions, and are meant to criminalize and deter legislative oversight."

    New Jersey Democratic Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman and Rob Menendez were also involved in the protest but have not been charged with a crime.


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