Democrat Rep. LaMonica McIver appeared before a judge on Wednesday after the Justice Department charged her with federal crimes for assaulting ICE agents.
Rep. McIver appeared virtually from DC. She was released on her own recognizance and did not have to post bail.
The judge ordered McIver to surrender her firearms and said she cannot travel outside of the US.
Congresswoman LaMonica McIver appeared in front of a judge virtually today.
She did not have to post bail.
But, cannot travel outside of the country…for now.
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CBS News reported:
New Jersey Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver appeared virtually before a federal judge in Newark this morning after being charged with assault, resisting arrest, and impeding federal officers.
McIver was in Washington for the appearance. She was read her rights and released on her own recognizance.
If convicted, faces eight years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
McIver is due to appear in court in person on June 11 for a preliminary hearing. She’s allowed to travel domestically and internationally if needed