A federal district judge denied pretrial motions to dismiss the case against U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver, who is accused of assaulting a law enforcement officer outside an immigration detention facility in May.
“I am disappointed in today’s decision,” McIver said. “From the beginning, this case has been about trying to intimidate me, stop me from doing oversight, and keep me from doing my job. It will not work. I will keep standing up to protect people, and the court’s denial of my motions does not change that fact. I am not in this fight only for myself, and I am concerned that this decision will simply embolden the administration. This case is not over. I am committed to protecting my community, our people, and our country.”
McIver, 39, has been charged with assaulting, impeding and interfering with law enforcement officers during a visit with Newark May or Ras J. Baraka to a recently opened privately run detention center for immigrants in Newark. McIver represents East Orange, Orange, Irvington and other municipalities in Essex and Union counties…