LaMonica McIver

LaMonica McIver, U.S. Representative from New Jersey who oversees immigration detention, recounts a tense inspection of Delaney Hall. She describes dire conditions, a detainee death, clashes with ICE and local officials, and the legal battle over her actions. She argues for abolition or deep reform of immigration enforcement.

LaMonica McIver, U.S. Representative for New Jersey’s 10th District and critic of ICE practices, tells the story of seeking oversight of detention centers. She recounts a charged visit to Delaney Hall, obstacles to congressional tours, troubling conditions inside, legal fights over immunity, and why she calls for ending ICE’s unchecked power.

LaMonica McIver, a New Jersey congressmember who focuses on immigration oversight and defending democratic institutions, explains why she will skip the State of the Union and join alternative events. She discusses threats to democracy, legislative immunity as she fights prosecution tied to oversight, and strategies to limit ICE abuses while protecting communities.