Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-Newark) was charged on allegations she assaulted federal agents outside an ICE detention center in May.

NEWARK ― The defense team for Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-Newark) presented arguments to a federal judge on Oct. 21 asking, among other requests, that the court dismiss an indictment alleging the freshman Congresswoman assaulted federal agents outside an ICE detention center in May.

Judge Jamel Semper opted not rule on any of the four motions at the conclusion of the hearing and instead opted to wait until he could review potential evidence sought by the defense before he issues a written decision.

McIver's counsel had filed four motions for Semper to consider: one requested he dismiss the charge on the grounds that the indictment − handed down by Trump's controv

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