Democrat Rep. LaMonica McIver appeared before a judge on Wednesday after the Justice Department charged her with federal crimes for assaulting ICE agents.
Rep. McIver appeared virtually from DC. She was released on her own recognizance and did not have to post bail.
The judge ordered McIver to surrender her firearms and said she cannot travel outside of the US.
Congresswoman LaMonica McIver appeared in front of a judge virtually today.
She did not have to post bail.
But, cannot travel outside of the country…for now.
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CBS News reported:
New Jersey Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver appeared virtually before a federal judge in Newark this morning after being charged with assault, resisting arrest, and impeding federal officers.
McIver was in Washington for the appearance. She was read her rights and released on her own recognizance.
If convicted, faces eight years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
McIver is due to appear in court in person on June 11 for a preliminary hearing. She’s allowed to travel domestically and internationally if needed for her congressional duties, the judge said. For personal international travel, she’ll need court approval.
She was ordered to surrender any firearms she may own.
On Monday US Attorney Alina Habba announced federal charges against Democrat Rep. LaMonica McIver for assaulting ICE agents.
Read the criminal complaint here.
“Today my office has charged Congresswoman McIver with violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 111(a)(1) for assaulting, impeding and interfering with law enforcement,” Alina Habba said on Monday evening.
“No one is above the law — politicians or otherwise,” Alina Habba said.
ICE bodycam footage showed Democrat Rep. LaMonica McIver verbally abusing and physically assaulting federal agents at a detention facility in Newark.
Rep. Monica McIver was seen laying hands on agents during the altercation and chaos.
“I touch whoever I want motherf*cker!” McIver shouted.
WATCH:
BREAKING: I have obtained exclusive ICE officer body cam footage clearly showing Democrat Rep. LaMonica McIver verbally and physically assaulting federal agents in New Jersey after illegally entering an ICE detention facility.
In the video you can see indisputable evidence of… pic.twitter.com/msAQBz23oJ
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) May 10, 2025
Rep. McIver released a statement on Monday evening and said the charges against her are “purely political.”
The New Jersey Democrat also blamed ICE agents for the violent altercation at the Delaney Hall facility.