Legislative Immunity Doesn't Cover Physical Altercations | Jersey News

Jersey City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 27, 2026 · 1m

A federal appeals court ruled that Congresswoman LaMonica McIver is not protected by legislative immunity for allegedly physically assaulting federal agents outside an immigrant detention center — a 2-1 decision that rejected her claim the actions were part of her official duties. The court emphasized that pushing, striking, and grabbing agents fall outside legislative responsibilities, even if her intent was oversight. One judge dissented, warning against chilling legislative independence and urging a second look at potential political motivation in the prosecution. McIver called the ruling…