Congresswoman Charged with Assaulting Officers During New Jersey Protest

Congresswoman LaMonica McIver is facing charges for allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers during a protest outside an immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, earlier this month. The Justice Department filed the charges on May 19, 2025. The video footage shows a tense encounter between McIver and the officers, with McIver claiming that ICE agents created an unsafe confrontation. "It was the ICE agents who escalated the situation," McIver reportedly stated. Newark Mayor Ross Baraka was also arrested during the clash, but his trespassing charge was later dropped. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding immigration policies and protests. This incident underscores the need for peaceful and respectful dialogue in addressing complex social issues.