LaMonica McIver Archives - New Jersey Globe

House Democratic Leader Heads To Newark To Raise Money For McIver

August 17, 2026 12:03 amAugust 16, 2026 8:30 pm

House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar is coming to Newark this week to raise money for Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-Newark), another sign of the New Jersey congresswoman’s rapidly expanding national profile following the Trump administration’s decision to bring criminal charges...

DHS confirms death of third Delaney Hall detainee

August 12, 2026 10:15 pmAugust 13, 2026 1:29 pm

WASHINGTON — A third detainee who was held at Delaney Hall has died after suffering a medical emergency, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed Wednesday. Jose Chajon-Raxon, an immigrant from Guatemala arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement July 18...

McIver GOP rival warns against politicizing death at Delaney Hall

August 4, 2026 12:07 pmAugust 4, 2026 8:22 pm

Carmen Bucco, the Republican challenging Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-Newark) in one of the nation’s most Democratic congressional districts, is urging politicians not to conclude the death of a diabetic detainee at Delaney Hall was the fault of detention center staff...

House Democrats boost Bennett’s campaign coffers after primary win

July 18, 2026 2:31 pmJuly 20, 2026 12:09 pm

WASHINGTON — House Democrats rushed to fill the coffers of former Navy pilot Rebecca Bennett after the New Jersey primary, shoring up the finances of one of their best hopes of capturing a Republican-held seat this fall when control of...

A look at federal, county and municipal races in Hudson County in 2026

July 17, 2026 11:37 amJuly 20, 2026 12:28 am

Hudson County has long been the epicenter of New Jersey’s political machine, a place where legendary bosses, courthouse organizations, and disciplined Democratic operations built one of the most formidable county organizations in American politics. For generations, winning the Democratic primary...

A look at federal, county and municipal races in Essex County in 2026

July 16, 2026 1:17 pmJuly 19, 2026 2:19 pm

Essex County has been the Democratic Party’s largest source of raw votes in New Jersey for decades, providing Kamala Harris with a margin of more than 140,000 votes in 2024 — accounting for 55% of her statewide victory margin. The...

McIver asks appeals court to dismiss federal charges tied to Newark detention center confrontation

June 24, 2026 1:58 pmJune 24, 2026 10:54 pm

Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-Newark) asked a federal appeals court Tuesday to dismiss the criminal case against her, arguing that prosecutors are attempting to criminalize congressional oversight and punish her for carrying out official legislative duties during a visit to an...