Pallone Statement on Arraignment of Congresswoman McIver

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) issued the following statement:

“Today’s arraignment of Congresswoman McIver is a dangerous escalation in the Trump Administration’s ongoing assault on democratic institutions. She was performing lawful oversight at a federal facility – something every Member of Congress has the right and responsibility to do. Instead, she was met by masked ICE agents and is now being prosecuted by a Trump loyalist who has made no secret of her political agenda.

“This isn’t about justice. It’s about power. It’s about sending a message that if you question this administration or expose misconduct, they will come for you.

“I stand with Congresswoman McIver and my New Jersey colleagues who were targeted during this oversight visit. And I will continue to speak out as Trump and his enablers try to dismantle the rule of law to protect themselves and punish their critics.”