The Briefing with Jen Psaki 'I did not waver': Rep. McIver speaks out on federal charges after ICE center confrontation
5 snips
May 21, 2025 
LaMonica McIver, a New Jersey Democratic Congresswoman facing federal charges after a confrontation at an ICE detention center, shares her experience of the chaotic oversight visit and discusses the political narrative surrounding it. Senator Elizabeth Warren chimes in to analyze the rushed spending bill and its implications for the country. The conversation dives deep into accountability, the challenges of due process, and the broader impacts of proposed health care funding cuts on vulnerable populations. It's a captivating look at the intersection of politics and personal struggle.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Noem’s Habeas Corpus Misunderstanding
- Kristi Noem, Trump’s DHS Secretary, displayed ignorance about habeas corpus during a congressional hearing.
- Habeas corpus protects citizens from unlawful detention, opposite to her claim about presidential removal rights.
DOJ Skipping Integrity Checks
- The Justice Department broke protocol by not consulting the public integrity section before charging a member of Congress.
- This unprecedented move suggests politically motivated prosecution by Trump's DOJ appointees.
McIver's Assault Anecdote
- Congresswoman LaMonica McIver described being physically pushed and assaulted by ICE agents during a Congressional oversight visit.
- She asserts the administration escalated the situation unnecessarily during the visit to the Newark ICE facility.