ICYMI: MCIVER AND COUNSEL PAUL FISHMAN PRESS CALL DEBRIEFING COURT'S REFUSAL TO DISMISS U.S. V. MCIVER CASE

Washington, Aug. 27 -- Rep. LaMonica McIver issued the following press release:

Today, on a briefing call, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) and her counsel, Paul Fishman, broke down Wednesday's Third Circuit decision to not dismiss U.S. v. McIver. The decision carries troubling legal and political implications that threaten separation of powers.

McIver and Fishman discussed the complex ruling- the Court ruled to not dismiss the case on two counts and ruled to vacate and remand the third count- the next steps from the court and the legal team, and the broader implications and consequences of the case for democracy. The case, if not dismissed, would set a precedent for extreme ICE impunity, executive branch overreach, and weaponization...