Settle in, because you’ll want to hear this. You ever get that nagging feeling that some people, especially those with a certain letter after their name and a fancy title before it, believe the rules are more like… gentle suggestions? You know, the kind of guidelines that apply to us regular citizens, but not so much to them when they’re on a “righteous” crusade. It’s almost charming in its audacity, isn’t it?

Well, hold onto your hats, because it seems the universe – or perhaps a more grounded federal authority – occasionally decides to send a rather blunt RSVP to their little party. And this particular invitation looks like it was hand-delivered by the Department of Justice, with “You’ve Been Served” elegantly scrawled on the envelope.

The latest recipient of this less-than-coveted correspondence? None other than New Jersey Democrat Representative LaMonica McIver. It seems her little adventure earlier this month at an ICE detention facility in Newark didn’t go unnoticed. Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, Alina Habba – a name you might recognize from President Trump’s no-nonsense legal team – announced Monday that her office is slapping McIver with federal charges for “assaulting, impeding and interfering with law enforcement.” Ouch. This all stems from an incident where McIver and some other Democrat lawmakers reportedly tried to force their way into the Delaney Hall ICE facility, with McIver herself allegedly seen on bodycam footage “pushing her way past security.” Classy.

U.S. Attorney Habba, in a statement that should be music to the ears of anyone tired of the two-tiered justice system, laid it out plain and simple.

From ‘The Post Millennial’ (quoting US Attorney Alina Habba):

“Representative LaMonica McIver assaulted, impeded, and interfered with law enforcement in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 111(a)(1). That conduct cannot be overlooked by the chief federal law enforcement official in the State of New Jersey, and it is my Constitutional obligation to ensure that our federal law enforcement is protected when executing their duties.”

Now that’s refreshing.

So Much for “Peaceful” Oversight, Eh?

Naturally, Representative McIver is singing the usual song of the perpetually aggrieved. She claims she was just “fulfilling our lawful oversight responsibilities” and that the charges are “purely political,” designed to “criminalize and deter legislative oversight.” Oh, and apparently, ICE agents “created an unnecessary and unsafe confrontation.” Right. It’s always someone else’s fault, isn’t it?

Interestingly, Newark’s Mayor Ras Baraka, who was also involved and got himself arrested for trespass during the same escapade, had his misdemeanor charge dismissed. U.S. Attorney Habba noted that she had “persistently made efforts to address these issues without bringing criminal charges and have given Representative McIver every opportunity to come to a resolution, but she has unfortunately declined.” So, it sounds like McIver was offered an off-ramp and decided to floor it towards indictment instead. Bold strategy. Habba was clear: “No one is above the law — politicians or otherwise.”

Speaker Johnson Brings the Gavel Down (Figuratively, For Now)

House Speaker Mike Johnson isn’t mincing words either. He’s already stated that disciplinary actions are being weighed against the Democrat Reps involved. He pointed out, “Look, I think it’s pretty clear that the law was violated.” He even drew a rather pointed parallel to that Wisconsin judge who recently got herself indicted by a federal grand jury for trying to help an illegal immigrant evade ICE. “What these House Democrats did is in that same vein,” Johnson remarked. When the Speaker is drawing comparisons to federal obstruction charges, you know it’s not just a friendly chat about decorum.

Funny How Justice Works Sometimes… Or Doesn’t

It’s a funny old world, isn’t it? Just as we’re seeing a Democrat Representative facing actual consequences for allegedly tangling with federal law enforcement, one can’t help but notice other curious headlines. For instance, the Washington Post recently reported that the U.S. government is set to pay nearly $5 million to the family of Ashli Babbitt, the Jan. 6 rioter. Make of that what you will.

But let’s focus on the positive here: under a Trump-appointed U.S. Attorney, it seems that the message is finally getting through – if you assault or impede federal officers, regardless of your political party or your self-proclaimed noble intentions, you might just find yourself on the wrong side of a federal indictment. It’s a novel concept for some, apparently.

This development with Representative McIver offers a glimmer of hope. Perhaps, just perhaps, the days of a two-tiered justice system, where some are more equal than others, are numbered. It’s a reminder that the rule of law is paramount, and those entrusted with upholding it must do so without fear or favor. One can only hope this is a sign of more accountability to come, because frankly, it’s been a long time coming.

Key Takeaways:

• Democrat Rep. McIver faces federal charges for alleged assault on ICE officers.
• Trump’s DOJ: ‘No one above the law’; McIver cries ‘political hit.’
• Sign of accountability? Officials obstructing law enforcement may finally face justice.

Sources: The Post Millennial, The Washington Post