New Jersey Congresswoman LaMonica McIver who was involved in a much-publicized altercation outside an immigration facility last month is expected to appear in court later today to face charges for allegedly obstructing Homeland Security agents.
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ANewJerseyCongresswomanwhowasinvolvedinamuch-publicizedaltercationoutsideanimmigrationfacilitylastmonthisexpectedtoappearincourtlatertodaytofacechargesforallegedlyobstructing HomelandSecurityagents.
Rep.LaMonicaMcIver,D-N.J.,ischargedinathree-countindictmentofforciblyimpedingfederalofficersduringtheattemptedarrestofNewarkMayorRasBarakaattheDelaneyHall immigrationfacilityonMay9.Shesaysshewillpleadnotguiltytothecharges.
McIverandtwoothermembersofCongresssaidtheywereconductingacongressionaloversightvisitthatcoincidedwithanimmigrationprotest,whenaclashensuedwithfederalagents.
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Accordingto aDOJpressrelease,Barakawasallowedintothefacility’ssecuredareaandthenfederalagentswarnedhimtoleavebutheref
