House Votes Down Censure Motion Against New Jersey Congresswoman Over Detention Center Conduct

WASHINGTON — The House declined to censure Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., and remove her from the immigration and national security committee amid her ongoing federal charges linked to an immigration detention visit. The vote, which resulted in 215-207 against censure, reflects unease regarding advancing punitive measures while her legal case is unresolved, with a trial set for November. Democratic lawmakers unanimously supported tabling the resolution proposed by Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., while five Republicans joined them. Tensions flared as Democrats shouted protests during the resolution's reading. After the vote, McIver declared the censure attempt a failed partisan maneuver meant to silence her. Republicans aimed to penalize McIver for alleged interference with immigration officials during a Newark detention center visit, claiming she assaulted a federal officer.