Censure of Representative LaMonica McIver: A Violation of Trust

On May 13, 2025, a resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives to censure Representative LaMonica McIver of New Jersey (H. RES. 408)

Background

Representative McIver was involved in an incident at the Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, New Jersey, a Federal immigration detention facility operated by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

• Involvement in unauthorized entry into a secure Federal facility during the arrival of a bus carrying detainees;
• Disrupting operations and endangering the safety of law enforcement agents and detainees;
• Assaulting and intimidating Federal law enforcement officers;

The Law is Clear

"Assaulting, resisting, opposing, intimidating, or interfering with a police officer performing their official duties is illegal under section 111 of title 18, United States Code;

“Assaulting, resisting, opposing, intimidating, or interfering with a police officer performing their official duties” - US Code, Section 111

The Need for Discipline

Members of the House of Representatives are trusted with upholding the law and maintaining public confidence in the integrity and dignity of the legislative branch.

• Censure resolution approved;
• Representative McIver to present herself in the well of the House for censure;
• Censure with public reading by the Speaker;
• Committee on Ethics to conduct investigation and consider further disciplinary action.

Censure Resolution Details

The censure resolution was introduced by Mr. T. Immons (H.R. 408) and referred to the Committee on Ethics. View full resolution details