US Rep. LaMonica McIver Indicted on Federal Charges Following Detention Center Incident

US Representative LaMonica McIver has been charged with assaulting and interfering with federal officers at a New Jersey detention center.

The charges stem from an incident where she was seen on video interacting with officers and a mayor during a protest.

McIver claims the charges are politically motivated, stating she was doing her job and is being targeted.

The indictment includes three counts of assault, resisting, and impeding, potentially leading to prison time.

Her lawyer plans to contest the allegations, calling it political retaliation.

The incident occurred during a visit to an ICE detention center where the mayor was also arrested for trespassing.