United States v. McIver
Overview
Overview
A New Jersey grand jury indicted Representative LaMonica McIver on three counts of assaulting or interfering with a federal officer related to her visit to an immigration detention facility and the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.
The Issue
Issue
Did Representative LaMonica McIver violate federal law by assaulting or interfering with federal officers during her visit to an immigration detention facility in connection with Mayor Ras Baraka's arrest?
The Rules
Rule
Under 18 U.S.C. § 111, it is unlawful to forcibly assault, resist, oppose, impede, intimidate, or interfere with any officer or employee of the United States in the discharge of their official duties. The statute protects federal officers acting within their official authority.
The Application
Analysis
Rep. McIver's conduct at the immigration detention facility, a federal facility, allegedly involved actions directed at federal officers performing their official duties, resulting in a grand jury indictment on three counts of assault or interference charges.
The Conclusion
Conclusion
Rep. McIver stands indicted on three counts of assaulting or interfering with federal officers. The case is active in the District of New Jersey before Judge Jamel K. Semper, with further proceedings pending.
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