Third Circuit Lets Most Charges Stand Against Rep. McIver in ICE Facility Incident
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A U.S. Third Circuit panel rejects Rep. LaMonica McIver’s bid to dismiss or shield herself from federal charges tied to an altercation with ICE officials during a May 2025 oversight visit at Newark’s Delaney Hall, ruling most conduct was non-legislative and not protected by the Speech or Debate Clause for two charges. The court remands for closer scrutiny of a third charge alleging “forcibly” interfering with officers. Judge Ambro partly dissented, suggesting potential retaliatory prosecution concerns and that McIver could seek a full-court or Supreme Court review.
Topics:nation#delaney-hall-detention-center#immigration-and-customs-enforcement#lamonica-mciver#legal#speech-or-debate-clause#third-circuit-court-of-appeals
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