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McIver Marks Anniversary of Delaney Hall Visit by Introducing Tougher ICE Oversight Rules | U.S. House Representative LaMonica McIver
Position: The release advocates for legislation that would codify congressional oversight rights over ICE and DHS detention facilities by requiring immediate access for members of Congress without prior notice and imposing liability on private contractors for noncompliance.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) will introduce the No Delay for Immigration Oversight Act. The introduction coincides with the one-year anniversary of McIver’s first visit to Delaney Hall, which led to the Trump administration bringing baseless charges against her for conducting oversight. That case, and McIver’s fight to protect the constitutional and statutory authority to oversee Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is ongoing. The No Delay for Immigration Oversight Act would protect the necessary congressional oversight Trump’s administration has worked to criminalize by tightening regulations on ICE and DHS. Specifically, the bill demands that members of Congress be granted immediate access to detention facilities, without having to give prior notice, in order to carry out their oversight responsibilities and places liability for noncompliance on private contractors.
This bill will permanently codify the existing right of members of Congress to conduct oversight of ICE and DHS. This right exists implicitly in Congress’s oversight prerogative of the executive branch, and explicitly in a 2019 appropriations rider. As the Trump administration continues to try to obstruct this right, dismantle it, and criminalize this legal prerogative, the No Delay for Immigration Oversight Act would protect it permanently.
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) and Rob Menendez (NJ-08), who were with McIver at Delaney Hall in May 2025, are co-leading the bill.
“A year ago, ICE tried to stop me from exposing the cruel treatment, inhumane abuse, and their reckless lack of accountability—believing they could sweep their actions under the rug. Since then, the atrocities have only gotten worse. This has been ICE’s deadliest year in 30 years and the nation is calling for action,” said McIver. “That’s why I’m introducing this bill to reaffirm the people’s right to have someone speak up for the voiceless, go where others are not allowed, uncover the abuses that we know take place in the dark, and stop the brutality against our immigrant neighbors. I am proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Reps. Watson Coleman and Menendez to stand up for detainees at Delaney Hall and nationwide.”
“ICE is not the private army of any president or administration,” said Watson Coleman. “They are federal law enforcement; they are supposed to work for the American people and be accountable to them. Nothing should be happening inside an ICE facility that would require secrecy or concealment from the American people. The continued effort of DHS and ICE to prevent, delay, and obstruct oversight at facilities is unacceptable, and with this legislation, those contractors who fail to uphold the law will be held liable."
“I am proud to stand with my friends and colleagues, Reps. McIver and Watson Coleman in leading this legislation to protect congressional oversight of immigrant detention centers across the country,” said Menendez. “Since we faced down over 20 armed ICE and HSI officers at Delaney Hall last year, this Administration has repeatedly and illegally blocked Members of Congress from visiting detention centers. We are taking action to protect our communities, to end this Administration’s lawlessness, and to shine a light on the horrific conditions at Delaney Hall and immigrant detention centers across the country.”
In 2025, ICE recorded the deadliest year for people in its detention facilities in the past three decades. Immediate access to detention centers for oversight purposes is critical to ensure those tasked with oversight are seeing the facility conditions as they truly are, not as the facade those in charge may seek to present. A 2020 Homeland Security Committee Report on ICE facilities “failing to meet basic standards of care” found that “as a result of this advance notice, facilities took steps to prepare for the visit by improving conditions.”
The No Delay for Immigration Oversight Act would:
Require DHS to allow members of Congress to carry out oversight responsibilities in detention facilities without obstruction or delay.
Ensure that members of Congress must be granted immediate access to detention facilities.
Cancels any agreement or contract between DHS and entities that do not comply with the requirements of the bill.
Representatives McIver, Menendez, Watson Coleman Mark One Year Since ICE Chaos at Delaney Hall | U.S. House Representative LaMonica McIver
Position: The representatives call for greater oversight of ICE detention facilities and criticize the Trump administration's immigration enforcement operations, alleging human rights abuses, substandard detention conditions, and intimidation of elected officials conducting constitutional oversight.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Rob Menendez (NJ-08), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) released a video marking one year since they toured the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, New Jersey.
As they conducted oversight to hold the Trump administration accountable for human rights abuses committed during its immigration enforcement operations, militarized agents charged into a crowd of peaceful protesters, delayed elected officials acting within their constitutional duty, and arrested Newark Mayor Ras Baraka who was standing outside the facility. In the aftermath, Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, Alina Habba pressed charges against McIver—one of many examples of Trump’s weaponization of the Justice Department against his critics.
In the video, the members call for greater oversight of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities across the nation and lambast the Trump administration for its intimidation tactics. Following their oversight visit at Delaney Hall in May 2025, the members reported on the substandard conditions they witnessed. Just one month later, four detainees escaped the facility by breaking through an aluminum exterior wall. The detention center was already riddled with food shortages and low-quality water. “The Trump administration is trying to criminalize oversight because they know their actions are despicable in the eyes of the American public,” they said.
“They want us to be afraid. They want us to think no one can stop them. They are wrong.”
McIver Introduces Bill to Stop Surprise AI Data Center Development | U.S. House Representative LaMonica McIver
Position: Rep. McIver and co-sponsors support legislation requiring AI data center developers to provide advance notice and transparency to communities before finalizing construction plans, enabling residents to provide input on projects that affect local infrastructure, utility costs, water quality, and environmental conditions.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) introduced the AI Data Center Site Selection Transparency Act of 2026, a bill that would ensure communities are informed, before deals are finalized, of plans to build AI data centers in their neighborhoods, providing the opportunity for grassroots input. AI data center construction often leads to higher utility costs, strained infrastructure, and environmental damage in the regions they inhabit. This bill would specifically empower residents to shape the future of their communities.
“When communities are denied information, they are denied a voice,” said Rep. McIver. “Your energy bills shouldn’t skyrocket because a developer snuck an AI data center into your neighborhood without giving you the opportunity to speak out. No corporation should be able to change the fabric of a community and leave its residents to absorb the costs. That’s why I’m introducing this bill to demand transparency so residents have a real say in what’s happening in their community.”
In Kenilworth, NJ, residents are already experiencing the consequences of a broken process. A $1.8 billion AI data center project moved forward while many community members say they only learned about it through social media—despite living just 200 yards from the site. Neighbors have raised serious concerns about water quality, flood risk, and rising electricity costs, and more than 1,500 residents have signed a petition in opposition. When communities are kept in the dark, trust erodes, and the consequences fall on those least empowered to respond. Rep. Andre Carson (IN-07) and Rep. Valerie Foushee (NC-04) are co-leads on the bill.
“Data centers are often shrouded in mystery, with plans moving forward before meaningful public input. Our bill will change that, requiring data centers to be transparent. Neighborhoods have to deal with the consequences of data centers – and so neighborhood input should be central, not an afterthought,” said Rep. Andre Carson.
“Our communities, especially Black and Brown communities, are feeling the impacts of rapid AI data center growth, from environmental harm and water stress to rising electricity costs,” said Rep. Valerie Foushee. “These facilities can consume as much energy as entire cities and place significant strain on local resources, yet too often communities are left out of decisions that directly affect their health, environment, and economic stability. I’m proud to introduce this legislation alongside my Congressional Black Caucus colleagues, Rep. McIver and Rep. Carson, and I will continue to pursue policies that strengthen transparency and establish clear safeguards to protect our communities and environment from harmful impacts.”
“AI data centers have massive impacts on energy use, water consumption, and cumulative health burdens, and industry often hides this information from communities during the proposal and development process. The AI Data Center Site Selection Transparency Act of 2026 advances much needed transparency that will reduce power imbalances between developers and communities. In particular, it addresses industry’s practice of hiding the true impacts of data centers behind the cloak of nondisclosure agreements and serves to give communities the knowledge and time to meaningfully react to proposed data center build-outs,” said Bryan Dunning, Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Progressive Reform.
“People have the right to know what’s being built in their communities and how it may affect their resources and energy bills. As data centers expand at an unprecedented pace, the public needs policies that ensure full transparency and public disclosure around data center development, water usage, and environmental impact,” said Marc Yaggi, Chief Executive Officer, Waterkeeper Alliance. “Community members deserve sustainable innovation, accountability at all levels, and clear, accessible information.”
“Congresswoman McIver gets everything right with this comprehensive bill demanding transparency by data center developers to communities surrounding these proposed projects,” said Tracey Lewis, Senior Legislative Counsel for Public Citizen's Energy Program. “Up to now, impacted communities are the last to know that their energy bills will multiply, water may be polluted, and residents' health may be threatened when data center developers work behind the scenes lobbying elected officials, especially at the state and local levels. With the AI Data Center Site Selection Transparency Act, developers must give communities ample advance notice of their plans to build, disclose key impacts, and most importantly this bill prevents backroom deal making between those developers and elected officials by restricting the use of NDAs. Congresswoman McIver is standing up for every single community from New Jersey to Hawaii, Texas to Maine that deserves an even shake when data centers come to town.
“Environmental justice demands transparency as a fundamental prerequisite to ensuring communities are adequately represented in decision making processes. Transparency is even more important now, as we increasingly see the undemocratic practice of companies using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that intentionally keep communities in the dark about unpopular data center projects being proposed in backyards,” said Yosef Robele, Federal Policy Manager, WE ACT for Environmental Justice. “These projects increase utility bills, worsen air and water pollution, and further reliance on fossil fuels. The AI Data Selection Transparency Act is an important step in promoting transparency and community involvement for projects that have detrimental impacts on host communities.”
“Families deserve real notice and clear information about how massive AI data centers could affect their daily lives—from electricity bills to water use and neighborhood health. This legislation ensures people, not corporations, have a real say, with transparent, accessible details and enough time to get involved before decisions are made. We thank Rep. McIver for championing accountability and putting people and their communities first when it comes to data center development,” said Matthew Davis, Vice President of Federal Policy, League of Conservation Voters.
“The AI Data Center Site Selection Transparency Act would establish important consumer protections for impacted communities,” said Jenifer Bosco, Managing Director of Energy Advocacy, National Consumer Law Center. “This bill stops data center developers from shrouding their actions in secrecy by requiring public analysis of the environmental impact and drain on a communities' resources.”
The AI Data Center Site Selection Transparency Act of 2026 would:
Require developers to publicly disclose proposed AI data center locations at least 180 days before any definitive step toward development, giving communities time to organize and respond.
Require outreach through local media, social media, direct mail, and on-site signage so residents are actually informed—not just technically notified.
Require multilingual, accessible materials so all affected communities can meaningfully participate.
Require disclosure of electricity use, water consumption, cooling demands, and environmental impacts, backed by an independent, third-party analysis funded by the developer.
Hold all developers, owners, and operators jointly responsible for accurate and complete disclosure.
Restrict the use of non-disclosure agreements with public entities to prevent companies from hiding impacts from communities.
Treat violations as unfair or deceptive practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act.
The bill is endorsed by: the League of Conservation Voters, People & Pollinators Action Network (PPAN), WE ACT for Environmental Justice, the Center for Progressive Reform, Public Citizen, the Waterkeeper Alliance, and the National Consumer Law Center.
Full text of the AI Data Center Site Selection Transparency Act of 2026 can be found here.
McIver Files Third Circuit Brief Asking for ICE Case to be Dismissed | U.S. House Representative LaMonica McIver
Position: McIver opposes the Trump administration's mass deportation agenda and asserts her constitutional authority to conduct oversight of ICE and DHS. She argues that the DOJ's prosecution of her for performing legislative oversight is unconstitutional and politically motivated.
NEWARK, N.J. – Today, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) and her legal counsel filed a brief in support of her appeal with the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia. The brief focuses on major constitutional questions around legislative immunity as McIver continues to fight to protect her constitutional and statutory authority to oversee Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the rest of the executive branch.
McIver is appealing the decisions by the district court, declining to dismiss the case that was filed against her by then-interim U.S. Attorney, and Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, Alina Habba.
The brief filed today argues that the Trump Department of Justice cannot prosecute McIver for doing her job, nor can it selectively prosecute her because of her opposition to the administration’s mass deportation agenda. The brief also details the lies peddled by DHS in press releases and social media posts that falsely describe McIver’s actions on May 9.
“As the brief clearly lays out and as I have demonstrated from the beginning, I went to Delaney Hall to do my job. ICE interfered with that work, and then DHS lied about why I was there. They have continued to lie about this case at every turn, but their lies will not deter me—I will keep fighting to expose how this administration is hurting people,” said McIver. “I am not backing down, even as this administration tries to intimidate me. The people of New Jersey are entitled to vigorous representation. Donald Trump will not take that away.”
McIver and counsel filed the brief Monday evening. The government now has 30 days to respond. Amicus briefs in support of McIver are due April 6th.
The politically motivated charges against McIver stem from a May 2025 oversight visit McIver conducted of an ICE detention center in her district. She is the only member of Congress under indictment by the Trump Department of Justice for performing constitutionally protected oversight of ICE and faces up to 17 years in federal prison.
The full text of McIver's opening brief is available here.
McIver, Hirono, Blunt Rochester Lead Colleagues in Introducing Working Women’s Bill of Rights | U.S. House Representative LaMonica McIver
Position: The resolution advocates for federal protections against workplace discrimination and unequal treatment of women, opposing recent executive and administrative actions that the sponsors argue have harmed women's workplace rights, pay equity, and economic security.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver (D-NJ), along with Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM), and U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) led 16 of their colleagues in introducing a Working Women’s Bill of Rights. The resolution recognizes the duty of Congress to meet the needs of working women. Women comprise nearly half of the nation’s workforce, serving as leaders in vital industries like education, health care, public service, and caregiving. The resolution, introduced during Women’s History Month and the week of Equal Pay Day, recognizes Congress’s obligation to address recent executive and administrative actions that have caused disproportionate harm to women’s workplace rights, freedoms, and protections, by safeguarding workers from unequal treatment.
“It's no surprise that working women are being forced to bear the burden of Trump's disastrous economic policies—he has shown us over and over again that he doesn’t care about us,” said Representative McIver. “We are seeing bleak statistics: an increasing wage gap and a sharp rise in unemployment. And there’s a real human cost to those numbers. Women are shouldering that cost, as this president so often forces them to do. I introduced this resolution to sound the alarm because no one should be able to bully women out of their rightful place in the economy. As much as this administration wants to ignore us, we’re demanding Trump and Republicans' attention to the damage they are doing to women.”
“From unequal pay to a lack of professional advancement, gender inequity and discrimination in the workplace are still far too common in our country despite the critical work women do,” said Senator Hirono. “Now, as Trump and Republicans continue attacking workplace rights, freedoms, and protections, I am proud to introduce this resolution recognizing the important work women do across our country and reaffirming our commitment to safeguarding gender equity in the workplace.”
“Trump and Republicans have failed working women at every turn. More than 450,000 women left the workplace last year because of rising child care costs, job loss, and Trump’s attacks on federal employees. Our women workers—many who balance the demands of work and caretaking—deserve far better,” said Representative Leger Fernandez (D-NM), Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus. “Women workers deserve a better future with fair pay, protections from discrimination, support when we’re pregnant or caring for loved ones, and an affordable life. The Democratic Women’s Caucus reaffirms our commitment to fighting for that better future today and every single day.”
“Women across America are bearing the brunt of wealth inequality, discrimination in the workplace, and stifled professional advancement – and the Trump administration’s harmful policies are making things worse,” said Senator Blunt Rochester. “I’m proud to be introducing a Working Women’s Bill of Rights alongside Senator Hirono and Congresswoman McIver because these disparities – which are heightened for women of color – are simply unacceptable. I hope my colleagues on both sides of the aisle stand up for economic justice.”
The resolution is endorsed by A Better Balance, Advocates for Trans Equality, American Association of University Women, Arise Chicago, Asset Building Strategies, Black Labor Week Project Inc., Center for Economic and Policy Research, Center for Law and Social Policy, Chicago Women in Trades, Clearinghouse on Women's Issues, Community Change Action, Economic Policy Institute, Equal Rights Advocates, Family Values @ Work, Family Values @ Work Action, Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies, Feminist Majority, Institute for Women's Policy Research, Jobs with Justice, Justice for Migrant Women, Maine Women's Lobby, MANA, A National Latina Organization, Mississippi Black Women's Roundtable, MomsRising, National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum, National Association of Letter Carriers, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation/Black Women’s Roundtable, National Council of Jewish Women, National Employment Law Project, National Immigration Law Center, National Organization for Women, National Partnership for Women & Families, National Urban League, National Women's Law Center, Oxfam America, Paid Leave for All Action, PHI, Raise The Floor Alliance, Reproductive Freedom for All, Sakhi for South Asian Survivors, The Restaurant Opportunities Center of Pennsylvania, United for Respect, Women Employed, and YWCA USA.
“When women have what they need to not only survive, but thrive, it benefits everyone,” said Emily Martin, Chief Program Officer at the National Women’s Law Center. “But today baseline protections for women in the workplace are under attack, as the Trump administration seeks to coerce employers into rejecting the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion that open doors to opportunity. This puts the 75 million working women in this country at risk—especially women of color, mothers, and low-wage workers. At a time when women’s rights and protections are being targeted, lawmakers must urgently address the economic challenges facing women across the country by showing up for safety, dignity, and equality at work.”
“Too many women are still being forced to make impossible choices between caring for themselves and their families or risking losing their paychecks and jobs,” said Jocelyn Frye, President of the National Partnership for Women and Families. “When women lack access to fair pay, safe workplaces, and other essential support they need, the impact is felt at every level, from the financial stability of our households to the strength of our economy as a whole.”
"Women’s economic security drives progress. But at every turn, that progress is under threat. From the disproportionate number of Black women who've faced job loss, to policies that have eroded access to affordable education, reproductive health care, and quality child care,” said Dr. Jamila K. Taylor, President and CEO of the Institute for Women's Policy Research. “As the leading national think tank committed to promoting research that improves the lives and economic well-being of all women, the Institute for Women's Policy Research is proud to support this important resolution that calls on Congress to implement the evidence-informed solutions to addressing the needs of working women to help them, their families, and communities thrive and the nation prosper."
In addition to Representatives McIver, DeLauro, and Leger Fernandez, the resolution was also cosponsored by Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Dan Goldman (D-NY), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Sarah McBride (D-DE), Delia Ramirez (D-IL), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Lateefah Simon (D-CA), Paul Tonko (D-NY), and Frederica Wilson (D-FL).
In addition to Senators Hirono and Blunt Rochester, the resolution was cosponsored in the Senate by Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Ed Markey (D-MA), Patty Murray (D-WA), and Alex Padilla (D-CA).
The full text of the resolution is available here.
McIver, Pou, Swalwell, Introduce Bills to Block ICE Mass Deportation Sweeps at World Cup | U.S. House Representative LaMonica McIver
Position: The release expresses opposition to ICE and CBP civil immigration enforcement operations during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, arguing that such enforcement should be restricted at World Cup venues, surrounding areas, and public transit in host cities to protect attendees and allow law enforcement to focus on public safety.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) announced the introduction of her Protect World Cup Attendees Act, one of three bills introduced as a package on immigration enforcement during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The other bills were introduced by Rep. Nellie Pou (NJ-09), ranking member of the Committee on Homeland Security Task Force on Enhancing Security for Special Events in the United States, and McIver’s fellow task force member Congressman Eric Swalwell (CA-14). With millions expected to travel to host cities, lawmakers are working to stop the Trump administration from using the event to ramp up its deeply unpopular and deadly mass deportation agenda.
Because of Trump’s immigration operations, U.S. citizens and lawful residents have faced racial profiling, violent encounters, and even loss of life during Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) sweeps in our communities. Civil rights groups and courts have found that ICE and CBP target people based on appearance and language, fueling fear and undermining trust in law enforcement. The bills introduced today ensure that World Cup events—as well as affected transit systems and local safety operations—are not harmed by Trump’s dangerous policies.
“Fans from around the world and across the country will travel to New Jersey to watch the World Cup, and keeping them safe means protecting them from DHS attempting to turn this global event into a dragnet for the Trump administration’s mass deportation agenda,” said McIver. “We fought to secure millions of federal dollars so soccer fans can enjoy the biggest game in the world—they should not be intimidated by immigration enforcement. I’m introducing this bill to draw a clear line that makes sure state and local law enforcement can actually focus on keeping fans safe.”
The three Democratic bills would place clear limits on how federal resources can be used for civil immigration enforcement during the World Cup:
H.R. 7982, the Protect World Cup Attendees Act, introduced by Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (D-NJ):
Prohibits State Homeland Security Grant Program funds from being used for civil immigration enforcement at World Cup game sites.
Prevents state and local law enforcement agencies receiving Federal funds from participating in Section 287(g) immigration enforcement programs during World Cup games in host cities.
H.R. 7986, the Save the World Cup Act, introduced by Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ):
Prohibits civil immigration enforcement near 2026 World Cup matches or related festivals.
Ensures that areas surrounding stadiums, parking lots, and fan zones are not used for enforcement sweeps that deter attendance and indiscriminately target communities.
H.R. 7988, the Safe Passage to the World Cup Act, introduced by Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA):
Bans civil immigration enforcement on public transit in World Cup host cities during the tournament.
“With fewer than 90 days until kickoff, the World Cup should bring the world together and not leave families wondering if ICE agents will be waiting outside stadiums,” said Pou. “When I recently asked the head of ICE directly for a simple assurance that they would stay away from the games, he refused. That is unacceptable. So my legislation draws a firm line on the pitch: no ICE raids. There is no successful tournament if fans and players are looking over their shoulders. We want law enforcement to focus on strong security for the World Cup, not meeting civil immigration quotas. We should not allow fear to define this moment and ruin the games.”
“How can our country host the World Cup while deporting visiting fans from around the world?” said Swalwell. “As a former Division I soccer player, I know what an honor it is to host the world’s biggest sporting event. Our priority should be to showcase our best—not have police commandeering buses, trains, and public spaces. This bill ensures ICE cannot turn everyday public transportation into a place of terror. It is shameful for DHS to trap people with political stunts. We are better than this.”
“When we host the World Cup this summer, we must ensure it is a welcoming place for U.S. citizens, lawful residents, and foreign visitors. We cannot allow the Trump administration to use the events to further its horrific and unpopular mass deportation policies. I thank my colleagues for introducing these bills and for their leadership on this issue,” added Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02).
Bill Text: H.R. 7982, Rep. McIver
Bill Text: H.R. 7986, Rep. Pou
Bill Text: H.R. 7988, Rep. Swalwell
McIver Introduces Bill to Fund Transformative Greenway Projects | U.S. House Representative LaMonica McIver
Position: Representative McIver introduced legislation to expand federal funding for greenway and active transportation projects, particularly in rural and underserved areas, to improve community access to parks, jobs, transit, and outdoor recreation.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) introduced the Parks to People Active Transportation Act, a bill which would dramatically expand federal funding for greenway path projects. Greenways are shared-use corridors that connect communities and expand access to parks, jobs, and transit. Greenway paths help connect communities to natural spaces and parks, and the bill would specifically work to create equity in access to recreation and the outdoors. The bill is co-led by Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06).
“Opportunity depends on access. I introduced this bill because something as simple as access to a greenway trail is what separates many in our neighborhoods from good-paying jobs, quality education, healthier living conditions, and convenient transit. That’s why I’m creating a path forward,” said Rep. McIver. “This investment will bridge the gap, building infrastructure to expand economic opportunity and make families safer and healthier as they enjoy walking, biking, jogging, and so much more in the great outdoors.”
“In Georgia, our parks and trails are vital connections between people, opportunity, and community,” said Rep. McBath. “From the Atlanta Beltline to the Chattahoochee RiverLands, we’ve seen how greenways and multimodal trails can expand access to the outdoors and strengthen neighborhoods. The Parks to People Active Transportation Act builds on proven successes like these by creating federal funding to help communities across the country plan and build greenways, especially in rural and underserved areas. By investing in active transportation nationwide, we can support local economies and create safer, more connected places for people to live and thrive.”
“Communities thrive when people can safely access parks and green spaces, yet for millions of Americans, unsafe conditions for bicyclists and pedestrians remains a major barrier. Trust for Public Land is proud to endorse the Parks to People Active Transportation Act, which leverages the power of trails and greenways to safely connect people not only to parks, but also to everyday destinations like schools, jobs, and local businesses. This legislation recognizes that active transportation is an essential part of a safer and better-connected national transportation system,” said Reed Perry, Director of Federal Relations, Trust for Public Land.
“Outdoor Alliance thanks Congresswoman McIver for introducing the Parks to People Active Transportation Act. For outdoor recreationists, safe and connected greenway paths can be a fun and efficient front door to public lands, parks, and waterways, as well as a fantastic recreation resource in themselves. This bill will expand access to human-powered outdoor recreation while improving safety, connectivity, and quality of life in communities across the country,” said Louis Geltman, Vice President for Policy and Government Relations, Outdoor Alliance.
“Greenways are integral green infrastructure for our communities. They connect neighborhoods, offer much-needed open space, and reduce flooding. New Jersey LCV is proud to stand with Rep. McIver in advancing The Parks to People Active Transportation Act to provide permanent, federal funding for these often overlooked community gems,” said Allison McLeod, Interim Executive Director of the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters.
“Greenways across the country—like the Circuit Trails network in the southern New Jersey and Greater Philadelphia region—not only connect communities through safe, sustainable transportation options, but also preserve natural landscapes and promote access to nature for everyone. Federal investment in greenways is as important as ever, and the Parks to People Active Transportation Act will ensure these infrastructure projects get the support they deserve,” said Alison Mitchell, executive director of New Jersey Conservation Foundation.
“Through our work expanding trail and active mobility options across New Jersey, we see how essential greenways are for helping people reach work, school, and simply get around their communities safely and affordably. Right now, the transportation network is hostile to anyone outside of a car. Greenways change that by giving people safe, convenient, and free ways to move, while preserving green space and supporting healthier living conditions, especially in areas facing environmental challenges. The Parks for People Act could provide the funding communities need to begin building the connected greenway networks, such as The Greenway, a practical investment in healthier families, stronger communities, and a future where everyone can travel with dignity,” said Tiffany R. Robinson, Trails and Active Mobility Director, New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition.
“The Parks to People Active Transportation Act is exactly the kind of policy our nation needs to get federal funding flowing to these critical projects—from the Maine-to-Florida East Coast Greenway to similar efforts in Detroit, Denver, Los Angeles, and beyond. We are grateful for Rep. McIver's leadership in building a path forward by dedicating federal support for transformational greenway planning, design, and construction toward a healthy, sustainable, and thriving future,” said Dennis Markatos-Soriano, East Coast Greenway Alliance Executive Director.
“Greenways offer substantial benefits for Americans and our communities. They provide access to jobs and services, improve public health, expand recreational opportunities, and strengthen local economies. PeopleForBikes commends U.S. Congresswomen McIver and McBath for introducing this important legislation that will create safe, connected places to ride and allow more people to experience the joy of riding a bike in cities big and small,” said Jenn Dice, president and CEO of PeopleForBikes.
“Greenways are more than just recreational trails, they are essential transportation corridors that connect people to jobs, schools, parks, and transit. For too many low-income communities and communities of color, safe places to walk and bike and safe routes to reach opportunity have been historically underfunded or overlooked. The Parks to People Active Transportation Act helps correct that imbalance by prioritizing investments that close network gaps, reduce disparities in traffic injuries and fatalities, and expand access to clean, affordable transportation. This bill is about building infrastructure that advances safety, health, and economic opportunity for all,” said Renae Reynolds, Executive Director of Tri-State Transportation Campaign.
“As a longtime advocate for the protection of our natural landscapes and connecting people with nature, Openlands is proud to support the Parks to People Active Transportation Act. Greenways are more than just paths; they are protected corridors that link our communities and natural areas, providing people of all ages with safe and accessible places to recreate. This legislation would directly support generational investments in projects like the Lake County Greenway in Northeastern Illinois, demonstrating how dedicated federal funding could transform underutilized corridors into natural assets that clean our air, protect our water, and provide essential pathways for both people and wildlife alike,” said Chris Kessler, Director of Policy, Openlands.
"The Woodbridge Potomac Communities Civic Association (WPCCA) is proud to endorse Congresswoman McIver’s Parks to People Active Transportation Act. Representing roughly 150,000 residents in the Woodbridge and Potomac Districts, our organization has seen firsthand how federal support transforms local vision into reality. From our role in building the 3,300-foot Neabsco Creek Boardwalk to our ongoing advocacy for the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, we know that these major projects often rely on committed partners in Washington to cross the finish line. Congresswoman McIver’s legislation reflects a practical understanding of the hurdles facing local communities. By establishing a National Greenway Paths Network and dedicating $300 million annually, the Parks to People Active Transportation Act recognizes trails as the essential infrastructure they are. We especially appreciate the focus on closing network gaps and expanding access in underserved areas. These priorities matter directly to families in Prince William County, and I commend Congresswoman McIver for advancing a proposal that will help us deliver better mobility and economic opportunity," said Brian Landrum, Chairman, Woodbridge Potomac Communities Civic Association.
The Parks to People Active Transportation Act would:
Create a $300 million fund under USDOT supporting greenway projects and authorize millions in planning and design grant funding.
Require reports to Congress on disbursements, best practices for implementation, and common barriers to delivery.
Incentivize projects in rural and disadvantaged communities by waiving cost-sharing requirements.
The bill is endorsed by: The Trust for Public Land, American Trails, Clean Air Council, Outdoor Alliance, East Coast Greenway Alliance, Openlands, PeopleforBikes, League of American Bicyclists, Tri-State Transportation Campaign, Mountains To Sound Greenway Trust, Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association, New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition, North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, New Jersey League of Conservation Voters, New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Parks & Trails New York, Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, Schuylkill River Development Corporation, Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition, Detroit Greenways Coalition, Virginia Capital Trail Foundation, Weequahic Park Association, New Hampshire Seacoast Greenway Alliance, MountainTrue, Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail, Eastrail Partners, Woodbridge Potomac Communities Civic Association, Union County Connects, and the Bike-Walk Alliance of New Hampshire.
Full text of the Parks to People Active Transportation Act can be found here.
ICE Pursuit Results in Car Accident in Newark, McIver Demands Safety | U.S. House Representative LaMonica McIver
Position: The representative criticizes ICE operations as reckless and harmful to communities, calls for an end to ICE operations in New Jersey, and advocates for the agency to be abolished and held accountable.
NEWARK, N.J. – Today, ICE was conducting an investigation in Newark. ICE pursued a suspect in a van, and the ensuing chase resulted in a car crash involving several vehicles and multiple impacted individuals. In one of the cars involved in the crash were two 15-year-olds and a 12-year-old.
Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) made the following statement:
“ICE is hurting people in our communities. It is happening over and over again. What happened in Newark today is not an isolated event—it is a part of a steady drumbeat of harm ICE is doing right here in New Jersey and around this country. This is scary, and things don’t have to be like this, but because ICE continues to act recklessly, lawlessly, and without accountability, no one is safe.”
McIver, who sits on the House Committee on Homeland Security, has worked with colleagues to demand answers from DHS officials. She has repeatedly called for an end to ICE’s operations in New Jersey, called for the agency to be abolished, and demanded oversight and accountability.
McIver Joins New Jersey Democratic Delegation in Statewide Initiative to Stop Proposed ICE Warehouse in Roxbury | U.S. House Representative LaMonica McIver
Position: The delegation opposes the proposed ICE warehouse detention facility in Roxbury Township, New Jersey, citing concerns about inhumane conditions, lack of oversight, and the use of facilities not designed for human occupancy.
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) joined Congressman Rob Menendez's statewide initiative to oppose the proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) warehouse facility in Roxbury Township, New Jersey. Menendez’s effort is joined by Senator Andy Kim and Congressmembers Herb Conaway Jr., MD (NJ-3), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Donald Norcross (NJ-1), Frank Pallone (NJ-6), Nellie Pou (NJ-9), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12).
“After his Administration bragged about wanting to treat immigrants like ‘Amazon Prime,’ the latest development in Trump’s cruel anti-immigrant agenda is using massive warehouses for immigrant detention,” said Congressman Menendez. “I have personally witnessed abhorrent conditions at Delaney Hall, and the idea that this Administration wants to replicate them at an even bigger scale at warehouses not meant for human occupancy is horrific. By adding your voice to our initiative, we will send a clear message to the Trump Administration that New Jersey will not stand for this dehumanizing and cruel treatment of our neighbors in any community in our state.”
“We want ICE out of New Jersey, not another massive detention center in our community. From Delaney Hall to facilities all across the country, ICE proven that they have no regard for due process or human dignity,” said Congresswoman McIver. “They skirt oversight and accountability, trying to hide brutal conditions of detention because they are unacceptable. Our community will reject this latest move by the Trump administration.”
“From Roxbury to Newark, Private Detention Centers have no place in New Jersey,” said Senator Kim. “These companies have shown they'd rather put their own profits over the care they're supposed to provide. We can’t risk more injuries, accidents, and chaos that puts our communities at risk. You deserve to have your voice heard as we hold these companies and the Trump Administration accountable, which is why I stand with my colleagues as we take action to protect those who call New Jersey home.”
“Converting an industrial facility in Roxbury Township into an ICE detention center is inhumane and deeply wrong. I strongly oppose this proposal, and I will fight any effort to turn our communities into sites of mass detention,” said Congressman Conaway Jr., MD “Similarly, I raised the alarm when there were proposals to use Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst as a migrant detention facility because our communities should not suffer from the administration’s blatant disregard for human life. The same principle applies in Roxbury. I will not stand by while federal officials attempt to expand a system that has already led to unsafe conditions, chaos, and harm.”
“Immigration enforcement must be carried out professionally, lawfully, and with fact-driven accountability — because no individual and no government agency is above the Constitution,” said Congressman Gottheimer. “We need clear, commonsense, enforceable guardrails for immigration enforcement — led with professionalism, the rule of law, and respect for human life.”
“From Minnesota to New Jersey, we’ve seen what happens when ICE comes into our communities. Just last week, there was an ICE raid in Lindenwold, and video online shows children running away in terror after learning ICE agents were nearby,” said Congressman Norcross. “Now there’s a proposal to turn a warehouse in Roxbury Township into another ICE detention center. It’s more of the same from Donald Trump, and his administration continues to set policies that fail to uphold the Constitution and lack transparency. We deserve honesty from our leaders, not operations carried out in the shadows that leave communities shaken. Today, I join my congressional colleagues in urging New Jerseyans to make their voices heard and respond to our survey. It’s going to take all of us speaking out to hold this administration accountable.”
“Our initiative is about giving New Jerseyans a voice before Trump turns a warehouse in Roxbury into a mass detention site for up to 1,500 people,” said Congressman Pallone. “Our communities should not wake up one day to find that human beings are being held in conditions designed for storage. We’ve seen the harm these facilities cause in New Jersey and across the country. If the Trump administration is moving forward with their plan to treat people like cargo, then the people of New Jersey deserve the chance to speak loudly and clearly before it happens.”
“The country has witnessed the Trump Administration’s efforts to target, detain, and deport members of our immigrant communities—and the chaos these actions have inflicted on our neighborhoods continues to grow each day,” said Congresswoman Pou. “That the Trump Administration is seeking to expand these failed and harmful policies by increasing immigrant detention facilities in New Jersey is unconscionable. Another ICE detention center is not welcome in our community. This initiative can amplify the voices of our constituents, many of whom have felt unheard and voiceless during this administration.”
“ICE, in its actions around the country, has displayed an increasing dismissal of human rights. New Jersey at large, including the community of Roxbury, has rejected this as antithetical to the values of our great state,” said Congresswoman Watson Coleman. “The Trump administration's commitment to rewarding the private prison industry, the first megadonor to max out to the President's political campaigns, has been made apparent. They value degradation, corruption, and absolute loyalty to Trump above all else. A concentration camp in Roxbury would be a symbol of this immorality. The people of New Jersey have said loud and clear, 'ICE is not welcome here.' This initiative will shout that declaration from New Jersey to the White House.”
The proposed facility has generated widespread opposition, including a resolution opposing the conversion of this warehouse into an ICE facility by the all-Republican Roxbury Township Council. The site is also reported to have no water or sewer capacity for ICE’s proposed usage.
New Jersey is home to more than two million immigrants who are essential to the state’s economy, workforce, and small businesses. Since President Trump took office, large federal detention contracts in New Jersey have produced unsafe conditions, unrest, and even deaths in custody. Rather than learning from these failures, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) now appears poised to escalate them by detaining people in warehouses, which are facilities designed for storage, not human safety.
This effort follows a New Jersey Democratic delegation letter led by Menendez demanding that DHS halt ICE’s warehouse detention plan in Roxbury.
ICYMI: The New Yorker on The Congresswoman Criminalized for Visiting ICE Detainees | U.S. House Representative LaMonica McIver
Position: The release expresses opposition to the criminal prosecution of Congresswoman McIver for conducting a legally authorized congressional oversight visit to an ICE detention facility, arguing that such prosecutions undermine essential congressional oversight responsibilities.
Washington, D.C. – In case you missed it, this morning, The New Yorker published a long-form profile of Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), who is facing 17 years in prison over a legally authorized congressional oversight visit.
The piece sheds new light on the inner workings of the Department of Justice as it prosecutes McIver and contextualizes McIver’s oversight actions with new reporting, including that based on body cam footage from McIver’s May encounter with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Below are excerpts from the reporting. The full piece is available here.
On the need for unannounced oversight visits and the critical importance of protecting oversight responsibilities, especially of ICE:
On the unfolding of the case inside the DOJ and the New Jersey U.S. Attorney’s office, which was, at the time of McIver’s indictment, led by Alina Habba, Trump’s former personal attorney:
On the administration’s unlimited resources:
On the abhorrent conditions at Delaney Hall and what McIver witnessed:
McIver, on her work, as it continues:
The New Yorker profile comes as McIver nears an important deadline in her ongoing case. Tomorrow, January 20th, is the deadline for McIver to decide whether to appeal a pretrial motion on legislative immunity related to the final count in her indictment to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Source: GDELT 2.0 GKG, filtered to a curated list of national outlets. Inclusion is not endorsement; opinion pieces and reported news are mixed.
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC. FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AKA - PRUDENTIAL FEDERAL PAC4 contributions$20,000
2.MEDICARE FOR ALL PACIdeological3 contributionsHealthcare advocacy PAC — supports candidates backing universal healthcare coverage and Medicare expansion policies.AI$15,000
3.JOBS, EDUCATION, & FAMILIES FIRST JEFF PAC3 contributions$15,000
4.AMERICA'S CREDIT UNIONS PAC OF CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC.Finance3 contributionsCredit union industry PAC — backs candidates and policies supporting credit union operations, member protections, and regulatory positions favoring cooperative financial institutions.AI$13,500
5.SHEET METAL WORKER'S INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION LEAGUE PALLabor3 contributionsTrade-union PAC for sheet metal workers — backs prevailing-wage protections, apprenticeship programs, and federal infrastructure investment.AI$13,500
6.PURPOSE PAC3 contributions$13,000
7.SHORE PAC3 contributions$12,500
8.SEIU COPELabor2 contributionsTrade-union PAC for the Service Employees International Union — backs candidates supporting union organizing, worker protections, and public-sector employee benefits.AI$10,000
9.MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS &Labor2 contributionsTrade-union PAC for the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers — backs candidates supporting union organizing, prevailing wages, and aerospace manufacturing jobs.AI$10,000
10.CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS PACLeadership2 contributionsCaucus PAC affiliated with the Congressional Black Caucus — directs contributions to allied Democratic candidates, particularly those focused on civil rights and racial equity issues.AI$10,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.SELF$23,699
2.WINNING STRATEGIES WASHINGTON$8,000
3.STONO PUBLIC AFFAIRS$5,000
4.BERGER ORGANIZATION$4,600
5.WINNING STRATEGIES WASHINGTON PAC$3,500
6.CROWN RISK SERVICES$3,500
7.JREI$3,500
8.MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS$3,250
9.LAW OFFICE OF ERIC ALAN ISAACSON$3,200
10.RUTGERS LAW SCHOOL$3,000
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
