RULING: Third Circuit Declines to Dismiss U.S. v. McIver, McIver Remains Steadfast
NEWARK, NJ - Today, a divided panel of judges for the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit largely sided with a New Jersey district court and refused to dismiss the Trump administration’s case against Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10). McIver and her counsel have argued that the Constitution prohibits her prosecution because she is immune for acts related to her duties as a member of Congress and because the Department of Justice’s decision to charge her was selective and … Continue Reading
August 03, 2026
McIver Statement on Report of Latest Death at Delaney Hall
NEWARK, N.J. - Amid reports that another detainee has died in ICE custody at Delaney Hall, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) released the following statement: “Reports that another person has died in ICE custody at Delaney Hall are heartbreaking and deeply disturbing—but tragically, they’re not unexpected. This is a pattern of abuse and neglect. “I know about Delaney Hall and I know that cruelty is at its core. Even after the deaths, violence, abuse, and mistreatment of those inside, … Continue Reading
July 22, 2026
McIver Attends Hearing Rife with Republican Lies About Delaney Hall
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) attended a hearing held by the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight, titled "False Narratives Surrounding Conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE Detention Center." The hearing was chaired by Republican extremist Rep. Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02). Delaney Hall sits in the heart of McIver’s district and is the center of the federal case the Trump Department of Justice (DOJ) is bringing against her for conducting legally authorized … Continue Reading
July 21, 2026
McIver Introduces Bill to Strengthen Small Business Development Centers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) introduced the Small Business Development Centers Improvement Act of 2026. The bill will make sure entrepreneurs and small business owners have access to tools that make starting and strengthening their businesses possible. Specifically, the bill would reauthorize the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Program at up to $175 million annually through FY2029 while strengthening the program and expanding access to free business … Continue Reading
July 20, 2026
Reps. LaMonica McIver and Summer Lee Lead Community Safety Caucus in Opposing Trump Administration Power Grab Over Federal Grants
Text of Letter (PDF) WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 14, 2026 — Today, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12), and Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-1), co-chairs of the Congressional Community Safety Caucus, announced that they led a public comment letter opposing a sweeping Trump administration proposal that would give political leadership greater power to withhold, suspend, alter, or terminate federal grants. In a public comment letter submitted to Office of … Continue Reading
July 15, 2026
McIver Attends Blanche Hearing, As Case Continues
WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), who is facing criminal prosecution from Donald Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ), attended today’s hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee where Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche sought to become the Attorney General of the United States. Blanche, who personally ordered the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka outside of Delaney Hall in May 2025, is central to the DOJ's still-pending case against McIver. Body-worn camera … Continue Reading
July 02, 2026
McIver Introduces Bill to Expand Access to Summer Meals for Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) introduced the Summer Meals Reaching Every Area’s Child Hunger (REACH) Act, a bill to expand access to free summer meals for children by removing barriers that prevent schools and community organizations from serving families where they are. As Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) previously introduced this legislation in the Senate, Rep. McIver is championing this effort in the House. During school breaks, millions of children lose access to … Continue Reading
June 24, 2026
McIver Stands Against DOJ Targeting at Oral Arguments in Criminal Case
WILMINGTON, DE - Today, a federal court in Wilmington, Delaware, heard oral argument in the ongoing criminal case against Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) brought by the Trump administration. McIver was present in the courtroom while Judges Thomas Ambro, Stephanos Bibas, and Cindy Chung heard arguments from Paul Fishman, McIver’s Counsel, and Mark Coyne, Assistant U.S. Attorney for New Jersey. The recording of the full argument will be distributed. The argument covered two of the four … Continue Reading
June 17, 2026
McIver Leads Democrats in Field Hearing and Visit to Delaney Hall
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02), and Democratic members of the House Committee on Homeland Security held a field hearing in Newark, New Jersey, to examine the conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE detention center. Following the hearing, members traveled to the facility to conduct an oversight visit at Delaney Hall. The oversight inspection provided members an opportunity to assess conditions firsthand. McIver noted, … Continue Reading
June 02, 2026
JOINT STATEMENT: DEMOCRATS SECURE RELEASE OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT FROM DELANEY HALL FACILITY
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Rep. LaMonica McIver, and Reps. Rob Menendez and Josh Gottheimer released the following statement:Yesterday, after months of advocacy, an 18-year-old high school senior finally returned to her Orange, New Jersey home after her months-long detainment at the Delaney Hall facility. On Sunday, we had the opportunity to speak with Ariadna, who, even after being subjected to detention for months, remains singularly focused on resuming her high school … Continue Reading
May 28, 2026
McIver Speaks out Against Unlawful Abuse Against Protestors and Detainees at Delaney
NEWARK, NJ — Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) released the following statement on ICE’s ongoing chaos at Delaney Hall: “I’m hearing from advocates and families on the ground reports of ICE pepper spraying and beating detainees inside Delaney Hall. I have seen the horrific conditions and spoken to those inside about the disgusting food, lack of medical care, and violent and unsanitary conditions as recently as this week. With demoted former USCBP Commander Greg Bovino’s announcement that he is … Continue Reading
May 26, 2026
McIver Works to Bring Communities Equitable Third Spaces with New Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) introduced the RESTORE Third Spaces Act, a bill that would establish a $200 million federal pilot grant program to rebuild and improve public third spaces—public places outside home and work. Third spaces, such as parks, libraries, and community centers, are essential for building community and supporting local economies. Due to widespread disinvestment and gentrification, the loss of accessible third spaces for young people has … Continue Reading
May 20, 2026
McIver Introduces Bill to Develop a Standardized HPV Test for Men
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) introduced the Closing the HPV Testing Gap Act, a bill to direct a comprehensive study leading to the development of an HPV (Human Papillomavirus) diagnostic test for men. There is no FDA-approved HPV test for men. Men can carry and transmit HPV. This bill would begin the work needed to close this gap by paving the way for a standardized, noninvasive test for men. Reps. Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02), Rob Menendez, Jr. (NJ-08), and … Continue Reading
May 19, 2026
“Conditions Any of Us Would Recognize as Torture”
NEWARK, NJ - Yesterday, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) returned to the ICE detention center at Delaney Hall to investigate claims made in a recent open letter from detainees. The congresswoman conducted an unannounced oversight visit with Reps. Rob Menendez (NJ-07) and Analilia Mejia (NJ-11), where she observed the conditions at the facility and spoke to detainees who gave additional details that built upon claims of abuse detailed in the letter. In a press conference following the … Continue Reading
May 15, 2026
Announcing Pregnancy, McIver Speaks to Hope and Continued Fight to Protect
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) announced that she is expecting her second child. She released the following statement: “I am so excited to be welcoming a new baby to our family this fall. This moment is filled with so much joy for my family and me. Being a mom is one of the greatest joys of my life, and I am grateful that my family is growing,” said McIver. She continued, addressing the Trump DOJ’s ongoing case against her, “I have been clear that this case … Continue Reading
May 12, 2026
McIver Marks Anniversary of Delaney Hall Visit by Introducing Tougher ICE Oversight Rules
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) will introduce the No Delay for Immigration Oversight Act. The introduction coincides with the one-year anniversary of McIver’s first visit to Delaney Hall, which led to the Trump administration bringing baseless charges against her for conducting oversight. That case, and McIver’s fight to protect the constitutional and statutory authority to oversee Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland … Continue Reading
May 09, 2026
Representatives McIver, Menendez, Watson Coleman Mark One Year Since ICE Chaos at Delaney Hall
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Rob Menendez (NJ-08), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) released a video marking one year since they toured the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, New Jersey. As they conducted oversight to hold the Trump administration accountable for human rights abuses committed during its immigration enforcement operations, militarized agents charged into a crowd of peaceful protesters, delayed elected officials acting within their … Continue Reading
May 08, 2026
IYCMI: “Today is LaMonica, Tomorrow It’s Me”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, yesterday Marie Claire released a major feature documenting the fight to protect Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) from politically motivated charges brought by the Trump administration that threaten to send McIver to prison for 17 years. The profile comes just days before the one-year anniversary of McIver’s initial visit to Delaney Hall—the encounter with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that led to the charges against her—and details … Continue Reading
April 24, 2026
McIver Introduces Bill to Stop Surprise AI Data Center Development
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) introduced the AI Data Center Site Selection Transparency Act of 2026, a bill that would ensure communities are informed, before deals are finalized, of plans to build AI data centers in their neighborhoods, providing the opportunity for grassroots input. AI data center construction often leads to higher utility costs, strained infrastructure, and environmental damage in the regions they inhabit. This bill would … Continue Reading
March 30, 2026
McIver Files Third Circuit Brief Asking for ICE Case to be Dismissed
NEWARK, N.J. - Today, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) and her legal counsel filed a brief in support of her appeal with the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia. The brief focuses on major constitutional questions around legislative immunity as McIver continues to fight to protect her constitutional and statutory authority to oversee Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the rest of the executive branch. McIver is … Continue Reading