NEWARK, NJ - Today, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) and her legal counsel filed a brief requesting that the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit hear her case en banc. The appeal highlights major constitutional problems with the charges the Trump Department of Justice (DOJ) brought against McIver arising out of her May 2025 oversight inspection of Delaney Hall, ICE detention facility in her district. This move for hearing en banc comes after a divided panel of three Third Circ… Continue Reading
NEWARK, NJ - Today, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) announced the birth of her second child, a healthy baby girl. She released the following statement: “Being a mom is one of the greatest joys of my life, and I feel deeply grateful to welcome this beautiful, healthy baby into the world,” said McIver. “There really aren’t words to describe how blessed my family feels to welcome a new life into the world. Getting the chance to raise a family is a priority and a delight for me, something I h… Continue Reading
Today, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) introduced the Ensuring SBA Implementation of GAO Recommendations Act of 2026. This bill would require the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of Veteran Business Development (OVBD) to establish procedures to comply with existing reporting requirements on veteran-owned small businesses. The bill would strengthen SBA support for veteran entrepreneurs by requiring the SBA to report on ways to improve veteran-owned small businesses' access in ar… Continue Reading
Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., announced the arrival of her daughter this week, boosting the ranks of congresswomen who have given birth in office. It’s still a small group — just 14 others have given birth to children while serving as sitting members of Congress, according to the House historian’s office. The announcement, which she posted Thursday on social media alongside a picture of her holding a swaddled newborn, comes amid an ongoing legal battle. She faces up to 17 years in prison over … Continue Reading
Rep. LaMonica McIver, 40, gave birth to her second child, a healthy baby girl, on Thursday, Oct. 1, her office said in a statement. The birth comes as McIver faces prosecution by President Donald Trump’s Justice Department, which alleges she assaulted federal officers outside a New Jersey immigration detention facility in May 2025. Federal prosecutors have sought to portray the Democratic congresswoman as violent and “out of control.” “Being a mom is one of the greatest joys of my life, and I … Continue Reading
Rep. LaMonica McIver has welcomed her second child, becoming the first New Jersey member of Congress to give birth while serving in office. The birth announcement comes months after she revealed her pregnancy following years of fertility challenges. McIver previously discussed her pregnancy and federal prosecution in an interview with TheGrio, while an earlier story covered her May announcement that her family was growing. In a Facebook post shared Oct. 1, McIver announced that she had welcomed… Continue Reading
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