Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver has no regrets even after being charged with assaulting federal officers at a New Jersey immigrant detention facility.
Not only does the New Jersey Democrat think her actions were the result of a situation “escalated by ICE,” but she thinks it’s “absurd” that she is being charged at all.
“Well, I think one – this is political intimidation from the Trump administration,” she said in an MSNBC interview.
“Me being charged is absurd, you know, especially when I’m just there to do my job,” she contended.
Rep. LaMonica McIver after being charged for assaulting ICE agents:
“I think this is political intimidation from the Trump administration. Me being charged is absurd, especially when I’m there just to do my job.” pic.twitter.com/5Fk4ZKMcjh
— BABS D (@Barbara14130169) May 21, 2025
“The confusion and the chaos that you see was caused by ICE officials and Homeland Security,” she continued.
“They created this unnecessary situation by arresting the mayor,” McIver said, adding that the federal officials created an “unsafe environment” for “peaceful protesters” and the members of Congress who claimed they were exercising their oversight duties in demanding to enter the facility.
The Justice Department alleged that McIver “slammed her forearm into the body of a uniformed HSI agent and reached out and tried to restrain the agent by forcibly grabbing him.”
The Democrat was also accused of having “pushed an ICE officer and used her forearms to forcibly strike the agent.”
McIver made her first court appearance Wednesday, appearing virtually before a United States Magistrate Judge for the District of New Jersey, and was told she would not be allowed to travel outside of the U.S. as she awaits a preliminary hearing next month.
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.
McIver is fundraising off the charges, according to Fox digital. Asking for money to fight back against the Trump… pic.twitter.com/HcCWg0tnU5
— Alexis McAdams (@AlexisMcAdamsTV) May 21, 2025
In an appearance on CNN Tuesday, McIver made the same argument about the “absurd” charges against her.
“I think the charges are absurd. You know, it’s ridiculous. I was there to do my job along with my other colleagues. We have done this before. This is our obligation to do. It’s in our job description to have oversight over a facility. And the entire situation was escalated by ICE,” she said.
The Democrat found little sympathy on social media.
You’re not being charged because you were doing your job. You’re being charged because you assaulted numerous law enforcement officers. J6ers went to prison for the same thing. You’re not above the law!! pic.twitter.com/sbcMLxrgk1
— Jammles (@jammles9) May 21, 2025
Ma’am, assaulting officers is not your job.
It’s on video. Please find a little integrity and own it.
— IDontCareBear (@Bear081717) May 21, 2025
It’s absurd she’s available to talk about it.
— Chuck Callesto (@ChuckCallesto) May 21, 2025
RT @libsoftiktok: Democrat Rep LaMonica McIver says it’s “absurd” that she’s being charged.
You know what’s absurd? ASSAULTING OFFICERS.…
— ᴄʜʀɪsᴛᴏᴘʜᴇʀ ᴀʀɴᴇʟʟ (@MrChrisArnell) May 21, 2025
If someone assaulted the congresswoman, she would insist they be charged. That is the test. No one is above the law. Ask Adam Schiff or Eric Swalwell.
— Bucksmountain (@bucksmountain) May 21, 2025
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Originally from New York, Powers graduated from New York University and eventually made her way to sunny South Florida. Powers also contributes to BizPac Review.
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