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I’m going to continue to show up to protect us, to protect the people of the 10th Congressional District, of New Jersey, and of this country. Because we need protection, and we have to continue to hold this administration accountable.
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Rep. LaMonica McIver
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Rep. LaMonica McIver
@RepLaMonica
Proudly Representing New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District
- On the anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges, NJ-10 celebrates a historic victory for equality and honors those who made it possible. The fight for dignity, love, and equal protection under the law continues—and we’re not backing down.
- The school year is barely over but the next one is already around the corner. I want to make sure you have the resources your student needs to succeed in the classroom! Mark your calendars for my Back to School Family Festival on July 30th. 🎒
- The point of the Trump administration’s charges against me? Cruelty. Getting away with cruelty behind closed doors at ICE facilities, using the process to try to drag me through the mud and drown me in legal fees. It’s all part of the same agenda.Judges wrestle with Rep. LaMonica McIver's claims of immunity and being targeted by Trump administration dlvr.it/TTBtP0
00:00- Today’s decision is going to rip up communities across this country—communities just like mine in New Jersey. For Trump, that's the point. We can’t ignore who these TPS terminations target, the bigotry is so blatant, and a court allowing it doesn't erase that.BREAKING: The Supreme Court allows the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria. apnews.com/article/immigr…
- It’s absolutely scary to be facing 17 years in prison for doing my job, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to stop showing up to protect New Jersey.Q: Congresswoman, how are you feeling? Are you afraid? @RepLaMonica: Well, of course I am. I mean, I have the President of the United States and the Department of Justice trying to send me to jail for 17 years. That’s very frightening. I think that even the Department of Justice
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My friend @RepLaMonica is set to make yet another court appearance today as the Trump Administration tries to send her to prison for doing her job. @HouseDemocrats stand strong with her as she defends our right as Members of Congress to conduct oversight of ICE facilities. Donald - Rep. LaMonica McIver reposted
Americans want Congress to conduct oversight of the Trump Administration. Trump is trying to send my friend @RepLaMonica to prison for doing just that. It's an anti-democratic abuse of power designed to silence dissent and cover up this corrupt administration's crimes. But we - Rep. LaMonica McIver reposted
Oversight is not optional. The Trump Administration is trying to intimidate - and silence- those who demand accountability. We stand with @RepLaMonica for doing her job.
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As a coequal branch of government, Congress plays an important oversight role to ensure the executive branch meets its constitutional obligations and does not trample constitutional rights. @RepLaMonica faces 17 years in prison for conducting routine oversight at an ICEWe will keep fighting.
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The Constitution protects lawmakers carrying out legitimate oversight. Today’s hearing in @RepLaMonica's case is a critical test of that principle. Congress can't function as a check on exec power if lawmakers face criminal exposure for doing their jobs. - Rep. LaMonica McIver reposted
For exposing the cruelty at the center of their anti-immigrant crusade, the Trump Administration is trying to make an example out of @RepLaMonica with a 17-year prison sentence. Let’s be clear – the only example LaMonica will ever be is that of a truly courageous and singularly
