Washington D.C. Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) has filed a resolution calling for the expulsion of Representative LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) from the House of Representatives. The move comes after McIver's arrest at a protest held at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility earlier this week. McIver was charged with allegedly assaulting federal immigration authorities during the demonstration.
Mace's resolution cites the alleged assault as grounds for expulsion, arguing that McIver's actions violated House rules and brought disrepute to the institution. The resolution will now be referred to the House Ethics Committee, which will review the allegations and make a recommendation to the full House.
Expulsion from the House requires a two-thirds vote. If the resolution passes, McIver would be removed from her position and a special election would be held to fill her seat. McIver's office has not yet released a statement regarding the resolution. This situation highlights the ongoing debates surrounding immigration enforcement and the role of protests in political discourse.
Rep. Mace Seeks Expulsion of Rep. McIver After ICE Protest Arrest
Republican Representative Nancy Mace has introduced a resolution aiming to expel Democratic Representative LaMonica McIver from the House of Representatives. This action follows McIver's recent arrest during a protest at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility. McIver faces charges related to allegedly assaulting federal immigration officers during the demonstration. The resolution sets the stage for a potential vote on McIver's removal from Congress.