Summary
The House of Representatives is set to vote on whether to censure and remove New Jersey Democrat LaMonica McIver from the Homeland Security Committee. McIver faces these actions after being indicted for allegedly interfering with federal officers during a visit to an immigration facility. McIver has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Key Facts
- LaMonica McIver is a New Jersey Democrat in the House of Representatives.
- The House is voting on a Republican-led proposal to censure McIver and remove her from a committee.
- McIver was indicted in June for allegedly interfering with federal officers.
- The incident occurred at the Delaney Hall Federal Immigration Facility in Newark, New Jersey.
- McIver has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
- The resolution suggests McIver's role on the Homeland Security Committee is a conflict of interest.
- McIver claims the Justice Department is politically targeting her.
- The House has historically censured 28 members, with a number happening in recent years.
