# Legal proceedings against Representative LaMonica McIver > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/legal-proceedings-against-representative-lamonica-mciver > Updated: 2026-10-01T20:25:42.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) is facing federal assault charges stemming from a May 2025 incident at the Delaney Hall immigrant detention facility in Newark. Prosecutors allege that during a congressional visit, McIver and other officials obstructed and struck federal law enforcement officers during a confrontation that also involved the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka. Following a federal appeals court ruling that the Speech or Debate Clause does not grant legislative immunity for these alleged acts of violence, McIver faces a potential prison sentence of up to 17 years. In late September 2026, McIver announced her pregnancy, stating, “People might find it crazy that even though I’m facing 17 years in prison, I made the decision to get pregnant.” By early October 2026, she announced the birth of her second child, noting that the experience reinforces her advocacy for maternal healthcare and vulnerable populations. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-01: Rep. LaMonica McIver gives birth amid federal assault charges New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver has welcomed her second child while awaiting trial on federal charges that could result in up to 17 years in prison following a 2025 incident at an ICE facility. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rep-lamonica-mciver-gives-birth-amid-federal-assault-charges ### 2026-09-29: Rep. LaMonica McIver announces pregnancy amid federal assault charges Rep. LaMonica McIver announced her pregnancy while facing up to 17 years in prison for charges related to a violent protest at a New Jersey ICE facility. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rep-lamonica-mciver-announces-pregnancy-amid-federal-assault-charges --- Cite as: Legal proceedings against Representative LaMonica McIver. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/legal-proceedings-against-representative-lamonica-mciver