Donald Trump’s Department of Justice has charged New Jersey congresswoman LaMonica McIver with assaulting federal agents over her contentious visit to an immigration detention center in her state.
In response, Public Citizen co-president Lisa Gilbert issued the following statement:
“The decision to charge Congresswoman McIver is outrageous. Her visit to Delaney Hall was for statutorily and constitutionally protected oversight. As a member of Congress, she has a duty to understand how ICE is treating detainees. Oversight by Congress is a key tool to hold the executive branch accountable and ensure it is following the law. Instead of facilitating her role, ICE impeded Mclver’s attempt to perform her responsibility.
“This prosecution is an attempt to shift the blame for ICE's odious behavior to Congresswoman McIver. All of Congress, regardless of party, should be reacting with indignation at this spectacular affront to their prerogatives.”
This content originally appeared on Common Dreams and was authored by Newswire Editor.
Newswire Editor | Radio Free (2025-05-20T14:18:57+00:00) DOJ Charging Rep. Mclver with Assault for Oversight Is ‘Outrageous’. Retrieved from https://www.radiofree.org/2025/05/20/doj-charging-rep-mclver-with-assault-for-oversight-is-outrageous/
Please log in to upload a file.
There are no updates yet.
Click the Upload button above to add an update.