US congresswoman charged with assault outside immigration centre
Summary
Congresswoman LaMonica McIver from New Jersey has been charged with assault after a confrontation outside an immigration detention center in Newark. The scuffle occurred during an oversight visit that involved other politicians and resulted in no injuries. Different groups, including politicians and officials, blame each other for the incident.Key Facts
- Congresswoman LaMonica McIver is accused of assault outside an immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey.
- Alina Habba, interim US attorney and ally of former President Donald Trump, announced the charges against McIver.
- The incident took place during a visit to Delaney Hall, an immigration facility.
- Mayor Ras Baraka of Newark was involved in the visit; charges of trespassing against him were dropped.
- There were no reported injuries from the confrontation.
- Videos from the incident show a chaotic scene with police, immigration agents, politicians, and protesters.
- Members of Congress were eventually allowed to enter and tour the facility.
- There are differing accounts on who was responsible for the disturbance.
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