Censuring Representative LaMonica McIver of New Jersey.
This is a House Resolution (H. Res. 408) introduced in the 119th Congress that seeks to formally reprimand and rebuke Representative LaMonica McIver of New Jersey. The measure alleges that on May 9, 2025, at the Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, NJ, Representative McIver participated in an incident involving unauthorized entry into a federal facility during the arrival of detainees, which allegedly disrupted operations and endangered safety. It cites body camera footage and other evidence claiming she assaulted and intimidated federal law enforcement officers. The resolution declares that such conduct is unlawful under federal law (18 U.S.C. § 111) and then lays out four actions: (1) censuring McIver, (2) requiring her to appear in the House for the pronouncement of censure, (3) publicly reading the censure by the Speaker, and (4) directing the House Committee on Ethics to investigate and consider further disciplinary action as appropriate under House rules and precedent. It is important to note that this is a proposed resolution, not enacted law, and it relies on allegations that would be examined in the Ethics Committee.
Key Points
- 1The resolution censors Representative LaMonica McIver, a formal House rebuke that expresses disapproval of her conduct.
- 2It asserts an incident on May 9, 2025 at a federal immigration detention facility involving unauthorized entry and disruption of operations.
- 3It cites body camera footage and other evidence alleging McIver assaulted and intimidated federal law enforcement officers, framing the conduct as illegal under 18 U.S.C. § 111.
- 4It requires McIver to appear in the well of the House for the pronouncement of censure and to have the public reading of the resolution by the Speaker.
- 5It directs the House Committee on Ethics to conduct an investigation and consider further disciplinary action consistent with House rules and precedent.