The reaction to the arrest of a Black mayor ... The charges against McIver are a form of political intimidation, meant to discourage people from standing up to Trump’s government.

LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) is being charged with assault ... The case has become a political firestorm in part because there is video footage of the relevant events, but much of it is chaotic ...

McIver called the charges against her “purely political.” “They mischaracterize and distort my actions and are meant to criminalize and deter legislative oversight,” she said in a statement.

"The charges against me are purely political—they mischaracterize and distort my actions, and are meant to criminalize and deter legislative oversight," McIver added. "Representative LaMonica ...

LaMonica McIver with assault after a skirmish with ... "The charges against me are purely political-they mischaracterize and distort my actions, and are meant to criminalize and deter legislative ...

In a statement, McIver called the charges political. The other two lawmakers have not been charged. “We were fulfilling our lawful oversight responsibilities, as members of Congress have done ...

Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss his reaction to Rep. LaMonica McIver being charged in connection with a physical altercation at an ICE facility in New Jersey.

The incident occurred during a congressional visit. McIver denies the charges, citing political motivation. Democrats rally behind McIver. Legal experts anticipate a lengthy court battle.