Court green-lights most of DOJ's prosecution against Dem congresswoman in ICE clash

A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that the Justice Department can proceed with most of its case against Rep. LaMonica McIver, who stands accused of assaulting an ICE officer during a scuffle last year at a migrant detention center.

Court green-lights most of DOJ's prosecution against Dem congresswoman in ICE clash

TL;DR

  • A federal appeals court allowed the Justice Department to proceed with most of its case against Rep. LaMonica McIver.
  • McIver is accused of assaulting an ICE officer.
  • The alleged assault happened during a scuffle at a migrant detention center last year.