Summary
House Democrats, with support from some Republicans, halted a vote to censure Rep. LaMonica McIver from New Jersey. The censure concerned McIver's alleged clash with ICE officers, but she denies wrongdoing and claims the charges are politically motivated.
Key Facts
- Rep. LaMonica McIver is accused of assaulting law enforcement but denies any wrongdoing.
- A vote to censure her was blocked by House Democrats and some Republicans.
- Five Republicans voted with Democrats to prevent the censure, and two Republicans voted "present."
- The censure resolution argued that McIver's role on the Homeland Security Committee was a conflict of interest.
- The incident involved McIver and others trying to visit a migrant detention center but being denied access.
- It is claimed McIver elbowed an officer, but she says she was the one assaulted.
- Rep. Clay Higgins from Louisiana pushed for the censure vote despite it bypassing GOP leadership.
