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July 3, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This afternoon, after more than 29 hours of floor activity and Republican infighting, House Republicans jammed through H.R. 1, their Big Ugly Bill that will gut Medicaid, strip food assistance programs, and give massive tax breaks to the richest people and corporations. Upon passage of this devastating legislation that rips healthcare away from 17 million Americans and decimates SNAP, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), who voted against the bill, released the following statement: 

June 12, 2025

“I am carefully monitoring the situation unfolding at Delaney Hall, and am in contact with local and state law enforcement and officials. I have serious concerns about the reports of abusive circumstances at the facility. Even now, as we are hearing reports from news organizations and advocates on the ground about a lack of food and basic rights for those inside, the administration appears to be stonewalling efforts to learn the truth. My office has reached out to ICE for answers. ICE has not yet provided them.”

June 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) was indicted following baseless political charges brought by the administration. She released the following statement in response:

June 3, 2025

NEWARK, NJ – Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) issued the following statement on Newark Mayor Ras Baraka filing suitagainst Alina Habba, interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, and Ricky Patel, DHS Special Agent in Charge.

May 22, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Upon passage of the GOP tax scam through the House, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), who voted against the bill, released the following statement:

“Gutting programs that make food more affordable, healthcare accessible, and life better for families across this country is despicable,” said McIver. “This Republican caucus is more committed to bowing to Donald Trump and giving handouts billionaires than they are to serving and standing up for everyday Americans.”

May 19, 2025

NEWARK, NJ — Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) released the following statement responding to charges brought against her:

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May 12, 2025

NEWARK, NJ — Today, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) released the following statement on the passing of former Newark Mayor Sharpe James: 

“Mayor Sharpe James was a leader whose influence shaped the very identity of our city. Newark’s longest-serving mayor, SharpeJames dedicated his life to public service, striving to uplift our community and shape the city's future.

May 10, 2025

NEWARK, NJ – After her visit yesterday to Delaney Hall and the ensuing chaos, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) released the following statement about what transpired at, and after, what should have been a routine oversight visit in her district: 

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May 9, 2025

NEWARK, NJ – After reports that the radar screens at Newark Liberty International Airport went dark early Friday morning—following weeks of crisis-level conditions that have threatened passenger safety, worker conditions, and functionality of the aviation hub in her district—Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) released the following statement: