House GOP seeks to censure Democrat McIver over New Jersey detention center incident
A House Republican is seeking to censure Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver of New Jersey over an incident stemming from a congressional oversight visit to a new immigration detention facility in her state. The resolution filed Wednesday by Republican Rep. Clay Higgins of Louisiana also calls for removing McIver from her seat on the Homeland Security Committee. McIver said in a statement that Higgins is a “bigot” seeking the spotlight. House Republicans have been quick to punish Democratic lawmakers for transgressions large and small — and in this situation, before McIver’s case has played out in court. She had pleaded not guilty to charges brought by interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, a Republican appointed by President Donald Trump, over the May 9 visit.