Newark Grand Jury Indicts New Jersey Congresswoman Who Stormed ICE facility

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NEWARK, N.J. — A federal grand jury in Newark returned a three-count indictment Tuesday against U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver, charging her with forcibly impeding and interfering with federal law enforcement officers.

The indictment includes two counts carrying a maximum penalty of eight years each, and a third count with a maximum sentence of one year in prison.

The charges stem from allegations that McIver obstructed federal officers in the performance of their duties, though specific details of the incidents have not yet been publicly disclosed.

U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced the indictment on social media, emphasizing the role of federal authorities in safeguarding law enforcement operations.

“It is my Constitutional obligation as the…