Dem congresswoman pleads not guilty for Newark ICE facility incident, rallies supporters
FOX NewsJUN 28
NJ Rep. McIver Pleads Not Guilty in ICE Incident
Above: Rep. LaMonica McIver speaks to the media in Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol on June 25, 2025. Image copyright: Eric Lee/Bloomberg/Getty Images
The Spin
Democratic narrative
The lawfare waged against McIver is nothing more than an exercise in political intimidation by an administration that cannot abide criticism. McIver committed no crime in her oversight visit to Delaney Hall and was only performing the duties of her role as a congressional representative. Based on the facts alone, McIver will be acquitted of all charges.
Republican narrative
While people have the constitutional right to express their opinions and political beliefs, that does not mean they can do so in a manner that endangers the well-being of law enforcement personnel. McIver crossed that line with her behavior on May 9, when she recklessly attacked HSI and ICE officials while attempting to prevent a lawful arrest.