Congresswoman Faces Assault Charges: Claims 'Political Intimidation'

Representative LaMonica McIver, a Democrat from New Jersey, is facing two counts of assaulting, resisting, or impeding law enforcement officials. The charges stem from an incident at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Newark. Court documents detailing the charges were made public on Tuesday. In a brief interview captured on video, Rep. McIver stated, "Look, it's political intimidation, and I'm looking forward to my day in court." She also revealed that she first learned of the charges through Twitter. The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed the charges, and the case is expected to unfold in the coming weeks. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding immigration policy and law enforcement.