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McIver’s Immunity Claim Falls Short | Jersey News
Congresswoman LaMonica McIver’s bid to dismiss criminal charges over a May 2025 altercation with federal agents outside an immigration detention center hit a major snag — the appeals court ruled two of three charges stand, rejecting her immunity claim under the Speech or Debate Clause since the incident involved physical violence, not legislative activity. The chaos erupted during a high-stakes inspection amid Newark Mayor Ras Baraka’s arrest, and bodycam footage reportedly shows McIver pushing agents. While she wasn’t arrested then, prosecutors later filed charges. One charge remains in…
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