Tag #Congresswoman Mciver

What are the immediate consequences of the assault charges against Rep. McIver, and how might this affect the ongoing political climate?

Rep. LaMonica McIver faces federal assault charges for allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers at a Newark ICE facility. The acting U.S. attorney, Alina Habba, announced the charges, while McIver claims they are politically motivated and intends to fight them in court. Charges against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, also arrested during the incident, were dropped.