DOJ Charges One of the Democrats Who Attacked Guards at the Newark ICE Facility

But but but Democratic Immunity!

It's just been revoked.

Dem Rep. LaMonica McIver charged with assaulting officers during ICE protest

Democrat Rep. LaMonica McIver has been charged with assaulting and obstructing law enforcement during a protest at a Newark ICE facility. U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced the charge Monday and said McIver declined repeated chances to resolve the issue.

Key Details:

Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba said McIver "assaulted, impeded, and interfered with law enforcement" in violation of Title 18, U.S. Code § 111(a)(1) during the May 9th standoff at Delaney Hall.

Habba emphasized she gave McIver "every opportunity to come to a resolution" before filing charges, stating: "No one is above the law -- politicians or otherwise."

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, arrested the same day for alleged trespassing, will not be prosecuted. Habba said the dismissal was made "for the sake of moving forward."

Diving Deeper:

Democrat Rep. LaMonica McIver of New Jersey is now facing federal criminal charges for her conduct during a tense confrontation outside the Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark earlier this month. Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced the charge Monday, saying McIver violated Title 18, Section 111(a)(1) of the U.S. Code by "assaulting, impeding, and interfering with law enforcement."

That May 9th incident saw several Democrat officials gather outside the ICE-contracted facility, where tensions boiled over and ended in the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka for alleged trespassing.

Habba, who previously served as President Donald Trump's personal attorney, stressed that she had worked to avoid bringing charges but was left with no choice. "I have persistently made efforts to address these issues without bringing criminal charges and have given Representative McIver every opportunity to come to a resolution, but she has unfortunately declined," she said in a statement.

"No one is above the law--politicians or otherwise," Habba continued. "It is the job of this office to uphold justice impartially, regardless of who you are. Now we will let the justice system work."

posted by Ace at 12:15 PM

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