The controversy over Rep. LaMonica McIver’s criminal charges, explained

Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) is being charged with assault after a melee outside an immigration detention facility in Newark on May 9.

The decision to charge McIver was announced on Monday evening by Alina Habba, the acting U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey. Habba in the past served as a personal lawyer to President Trump and remains a fervent supporter.

McIver denies any wrongdoing and contends the prosecution is politically motivated.

Wherever the matter goes from here...