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A federal appeals court just greenlit the criminal case against Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, clearing the way for two charges to proceed — allegedly assaulting, resisting, and interfering with federal officers in May 2025 during an immigration detention center inspection. Despite her claim that the act was part of her official oversight duties — a move her team says could chill congressional accountability — the judges ruled her actions weren’t protected under legislative immunity. The decision has ignited debate over executive power, lawmaker safety, and whether this sets a dangerous precedent for future investigations. With McIver pregnant and running for reelection, the stakes are high as her legal team weighs next steps, possibly heading to the Supreme Court — while a dissenting judge invoked the Constitution’s speech or debate clause to argue for stronger protections.

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