Facing assault charges stemming from an immigration center visit, U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver pleaded not guilty and vowed to continue her work undeterred. “They will not intimidate me. They will not stop me from doing my job,” she declared outside the Newark courthouse.

Democratic Representative McIver has been charged with assault following a skirmish at an ICE center, according to a New Jersey prosecutor. In a parallel development, interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced the dismissal of a misdemeanor case against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka. The simultaneous announcements mark significant legal turning points for both political figures.

An Orangeburg woman suffered a broken arm after an alleged assault by her boyfriend, who now faces first-degree domestic violence charges. The incident, witnessed by two young children, highlights ongoing concerns about domestic violence in the community.