Rep. LaMonica McIver faces assault charges from the Department of Justice following a skirmish with ICE agents outside an immigration center in Newark. This incident has sparked significant political backlash, with former President Trump supporting the charges and asserting that such actions should not be tolerated. McIver has rejected a plea deal, insisting on her innocence and expressing eagerness to fight the charges in court. Meanwhile, the case against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has been dropped, highlighting the contentious environment surrounding immigration enforcement and political protests in the area.