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flag Rep. LaMonica McIver appeals felony assault charges from a May 2025 protest, denying guilt and citing legislative immunity.

flag U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) has appealed a federal judge’s decision to allow her felony assault charges to proceed, stemming from a May 2025 protest at a Newark immigration detention center. flag She denies assaulting federal agents, claiming her actions were protected under legislative immunity and that the prosecution is politically motivated. flag The case, tied to a chaotic confrontation during a congressional oversight visit, has drawn national attention amid broader debates over congressional oversight and government overreach. flag A judge previously rejected her motion to dismiss, finding no evidence of discriminatory enforcement. flag McIver, who assumed office in September 2024, continues serving in Congress while the appeal moves forward.

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