Democratic Rep. McIver charged with assault after skirmish at ICE center, New Jersey prosecutor says - AP News
Representative LaMonica McIver was charged with federal assault following a skirmish with ICE officers during an immigration facility inspection.
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Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver faces federal assault charges following a confrontation with ICE officers during an oversight visit in New Jersey. Prosecutors simultaneously dropped trespassing charges against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, while Democrats labeled the prosecution a political intimidation tactic.
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