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Democrats wrestle with how to conduct oversight as Trump officials crack down

  • Rep. LaMonica McIver denied the federal allegations against her after being accused of obstructing law enforcement during a visit to an ICE facility in Newark on June 29, 2025.
  • The charges stem from McIver's involvement in oversight activities amid increased secrecy and crackdown by the Trump administration, which some Democrats see as targeting congressional power.
  • House Democrats, including Rob Menendez and Summer Lee, continue on-site oversight despite lacking subpoena power and face criticism from Republicans who call their actions inflammatory.
  • Yvette D. Clarke described the charges against McIver as unfounded and cautioned that if LaMonica can be targeted, it sets a dangerous precedent threatening the entire House of Representatives, reflecting broader apprehension among Democrats.
  • The event reflects deep tensions over oversight rights, as federal workers report extreme secrecy, and Democrats take precautionary steps amid fears of prosecution and administrative retaliation.
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FOX 5 San Diego broke the news in San Diego, United States on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
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