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Representative Nancy Mace has introduced a resolution to expel Representative LaMonica McIver following federal charges of assaulting law enforcement officers. The charges stem from a May 9 protest outside a New Jersey immigration detention facility where McIver allegedly assaulted an immigration official and obstructed agents. Mace accuses McIver of a "disgraceful abuse of power."

Alina Habba, ex-advisor to Donald Trump, charged Representative LaMonica McIver for allegedly assaulting officers at an immigration centre. The incident occurred during a congressional visit. McIver denies the charges, citing political motivation. Democrats rally behind McIver. Legal experts anticipate a lengthy court battle. The case highlights tensions between legislative oversight and law enforcement.

Acting New Jersey US Attorney Alina Habba has charged Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver with assault for allegedly confronting law enforcement officers outside a Newark immigration detention facility. Video evidence shows McIver's confrontation with ICE agents at Delaney Hall Detention Centre. McIver's counsel denounces the charges as inappropriate, asserting she was fulfilling congressional duties and that ICE escalated the situation.

The White House accuses Democratic lawmakers of breaking the law after they allegedly stormed an ICE facility in Newark, joined by protesters. DHS claims the representatives entered without permission, while the lawmakers defend their actions as an oversight visit, alleging assault by ICE officers.

Tom Homan, the former Trump-era border official, has criticized Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, urging her to focus on legislative solutions instead of questioning his border security efforts. This follows AOC's denial of a potential DOJ probe into her webinar advising migrants on ICE interactions. Homan also supports consequences for Democrats protesting outside an ICE facility, leading to a heated exchange with Ocasio-Cortez.

The US Department of Homeland Security has tightened rules for Congressional visits to immigration detention centers, requiring prior notice and restricting access. This follows several contentious visits by Democratic lawmakers. A recent clash in New Jersey led to the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and assault charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver.

The Department of Homeland Security is investigating a violent confrontation involving Democratic lawmakers at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark. Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested, and assault charges against members of Congress are being considered. DHS alleges lawmakers stormed the gate, while they claim they were conducting a legal oversight visit, leading to conflicting accounts and escalating tensions.

In Newark, four detainees escaped Delaney Hall immigration facility after breaching a wall amidst unrest, officials report. Senator Andy Kim stated guards lost control, leading to the escape into a parking lot. Mayor Ras Baraka described it as an 'uprising' demanding an end to the chaos. Protests erupted over delayed meals, with reports of pepper spray use.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested and later released during a protest at a federal immigration detention center. Baraka, a vocal critic of the facility, stated, "I didn’t do anything wrong," after his release. The arrest occurred after a confrontation involving Baraka and Democratic members of Congress who were conducting an oversight visit.

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, a Democratic mayoral candidate, was arrested at a Manhattan immigration court after linking arms with a man federal agents were attempting to detain. Agents arrested Lander for allegedly assaulting law enforcement and impeding a federal officer. Released after a few hours, Lander insisted he did not assault anyone and was there to support immigrants.