Democratic Representative LaMonica McIver has been charged with assault in connection to a confrontation with law enforcement at an ICE facility in Newark. The charge follows an incident where tensions escalated during a visit to the detention center, resulting in accusations against McIver of assaulting ICE agents. Simultaneously, criminal charges against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka have been dismissed. This controversy has sparked a broader debate among lawmakers, with calls for potential disciplinary actions against those involved, primarily from Republican members who contend that the actions of the Democrats constituted unlawful behavior. The situation has raised ethical concerns and discussions regarding the role of Congress members in visiting such facilities.