Appeals court declines to toss McIver case as panel splits on selective prosecution claims
Summary
A federal appeals court has decided not to dismiss the case against Representative LaMonica McIver, who is accused of hitting immigration agents during a confrontation. The court panel was divided on whether the prosecution was unfairly targeted.Key Facts
- Rep. LaMonica McIver from New Jersey faces charges for allegedly attacking immigration agents with her forearms.
- The incident happened during a scuffle involving law enforcement officers.
- The case was reviewed by the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals.
- The appeals court refused to throw out the case.
- The judges did not fully agree on claims that McIver was selectively prosecuted.
- This ruling allows the case against McIver to continue.
- McIver had requested the case be dismissed before this ruling.
- The decision was made on a Wednesday.
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