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Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba is charging Rep. LaMonica McIver for her alleged misconduct towards law enforcement in front of Delaney Hall in New Jersey earlier this month, but she is dismissing the trespassing charge against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.

«Representative LaMonica McIver assaulted, impeded, and interfered with law enforcement in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 111 (a)(1),» Habba said in a letter shared on X Monday. «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.»

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McIver responded to the charges in a statement shared on social media.

«Earlier this month, I joined my colleagues to inspect the treatment of ICE detainees at Delaney Hall in my district,» McIver said. «We were fulfilling our lawful oversight responsibilities, as members of Congress have done many times before, and our visit should have been peaceful and short. Instead, ICE agents created an unnecessary and unsafe confrontation when they chose to arrest Mayor Baraka.

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Rep. LaMonica McIver can be seen wearing red in this screenshot from the body camera footage DHS provided to Fox News. (Department of Homeland Security)

«The charges against me are purely political – they mischaracterize and distort my actions, and are meant to criminalize and deter legislative oversight,» she added. «This administration will never stop me from working for the people in our district and standing up for what is right. I am thankful for the outpouring of support I have received, and I look forward to the truth being laid out clearly in court.»

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem weighed in on the charges against McIver, saying, «no one is above the law.»

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«If any person, regardless of political party, influence or status, assaults a law enforcement officer as we witnessed Congresswoman McIver do, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,» the secretary wrote. «We thank our brave ICE law enforcement officers for their service to this great nation.»

Fox News has learned that McIver must turn herself in as soon as possible, though it is up to the magistrate on the specifics of when she must turn herself in and how.

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Barricades outside Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, on May 13, 2025. (Cameron Arcand for Fox News Digital)

Prosecutors also told Fox News that McIver faces several felony charges, so she is looking at possible time behind bars.

Habba also announced in her letter that, after extensive consideration, she was dismissing charges against Baraka.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was originally charged with class C misdemeanor trespassing at the facility, which is privately operated by the GEO Group, last week, and he had his first court appearance on Thursday, which Habba personally attended.

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«We believe that I was targeted in this,» Baraka said outside the courtroom after his appearance.

On Monday, Baraka released a statement about the charges against him being dismissed.

«I am glad that the U.S. Attorney has agreed that this case should be dismissed,» he said. «I have had strong relationships with prior U.S. Attorneys, and I plan to speak with the current U.S. Attorney about issues on which we can cooperate. As to Delaney Hall, I will continue to advocate for the humane treatment of detainees, and I will continue to press the facility to ensure that it is compliant with City of Newark codes and regulations.

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«I understand that the U.S. Attorney has chosen to charge Congresswoman LaMonica McIver with assaulting law enforcement,» Baraka continued. «Congresswoman McIver is a daughter of Newark, past Newark Council President, a former student of mine, and a dear friend. I want to be clear: I stand with LaMonica, and I fully expect her to be vindicated.»

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Baraka and three congressional lawmakers – McIver, Robert Menendez Jr., and Bonnie Watson Coleman were outside the ICE facility last week with a group of protesters when the gates opened to allow an ICE bus in. All four officials then allegedly rushed through the gates past security, according to officials from the Department of Homeland Security. 

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«If it was a typical U.S. citizen, and they tried to storm into a detention facility that’s housing dangerous criminals or any person at all, they would be arrested,» DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin told «Fox News Live» host Kevin Corke Saturday. «Just because you are a member of Congress or just because you’re a public official, does not mean you are above the law.

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Members of Congress bust into ICE detention facility in New Jersey

Members of Congress bust into ICE detention facility in New Jersey (X / @RepBonnie)

However, McIver and others allege that «ICE created chaos» and instigated the situation.

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«The way we were treated at Delaney Hall is almost unbelievable. ICE shoved me, manhandled [Watson Coleman], and arrested [Baraka]. They disrespected us and tried to stop us from conducting the oversight we’re elected to do. But we’ll never back down in our fight for what is right,» McIver posted to X last week.

The arrest came as activists had been calling for access to the facility for days, which is a privately run facility that was revamped as an immigration detention facility this year. The city says that the facility is operating without a valid certificate of occupancy, whereas the GEO Group maintains that they are in full compliance with city laws.

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After another protest that went right up to the gates of Delaney Hall, large yellow barricades were placed in front of its entrance with signs warning against trespassing on private property. 

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Juan Fernando Quintero no se guardó nada y confirmó que no continuará en América de Cali: “Me dijeron que no podían contar conmigo”

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El comentarista deportivo reveló que Juan Fernando Quintero podría salir del América de Cali por incumplimientos en los pagos por parte de la mechita – crédito Jesús Aviles/Infobae

El 27 de junio de 2025, se confirmó la noticia de que Juan Fernando Quintero no continuará en el América de Cali.

El volante antioqueño de 32 años confirmó en la entrevista que tuvo con el periodista Carlos Antonio Vélez, y que fue difundida en su espacio de Palabras Mayores, de Antena 2 y Win Sports, la noticia.

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Además, mencionó detalles de su estadía en el club, su relación con los dirigentes del América de Cali, y confirmó que jugó con lesión en sus últimos partidos en el cuadro Escarlata.

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Juan Fernando Quintero confirmó que no seguirá en América de Cali – crédito David Jaramillo / Colprensa

En la charla que tuvo con el periodista, el exjugador de Racing Club y América de Cali salió a desmentir a su presidenta, Marcela Gómez, quien el 26 de junio de 2025, durante la presentación del técnico Diego Raimondi, afirmó que había una conversación pendiente entre el club y el jugador para definir su continuidad.

La presidenta había asegurado que hablarían con el jugador sobre su continuidad para el segundo semestre de 2025, algo que el futbolista desmintió en sus declaraciones. Además, aclaró que ya había sido informado por el club que no podían contar con él debido a cuestiones económicas.

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“Recibí un llamado del América diciendo que no podían contar conmigo por la situación. Yo les dije: ‘está bien, se encargan del tema con mi representante’. Me dijeron que no podían asumir mi sueldo, lo cual me parece extraño que la presidenta dijera que teníamos una conversación pendiente, cuando ya se habló de todo”, dijo Quintero.

Juan Fernando Quintero también explicó que la llegada de Duván Vergara a Racing no influyó en su salida, y detalló que él mismo tuvo que poner dinero para concretar su fichaje en América de Cali.

“Son cosas ajenas que pasan en el fútbol, pero quiero terminar de la mejor manera. Y ahora que se fue Duván Vergara para Racing, a quien le deseo lo mejor, llegó un momento en donde confundieron la operación de mi fichaje con América de Cali con el de él. Yo renuncié a un dinero para ir al club, no solo ellos hicieron un esfuerzo, también lo hice yo al colocar el 40% de mi ficha para ir allá, hay que hablar como es, prácticamente pagué para salir, y por eso quiero aclarar toda la situación”, agregó.

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En los últimos días, salió información sobre una supuesta estafa al América de Cali y Juan Fernando Quintero por parte de un grupo inversor-crédito David Jaramillo/Colprensa

Quintero también aclaró su situación con otros clubes, revelando que tuvo contacto con Junior y con algunos de sus directivos, como Don Fuad, Alex y Héctor Fabio. Sin embargo, destacó que no podía hablar con nadie debido a su contrato vigente con América de Cali.

“Tuve la oportunidad de hablar con Junior, tuve contacto con Don Fuad, con Alex, con Héctor Fabio, si me preguntaron por mi situación, pero por obvias razones no puedo hablar con nadie, ya que tengo un contrato vigente con América de Cali, y hasta que yo no solucione la situación, no escucharé a nadie más, tengo ofertas, pero la prioridad la tiene América de Cali”, aclaró.

Dentro de la misma entrevista
Dentro de la misma entrevista con Carlos Antonio Vélez, Juan Fernando Quintero reveló que jugó lesionado – crédito David Jaramillo / Colprensa

También abordó el tema de la estafa que se mencionó en relación con su situación contractual con América de Cali, confirmando que aún hay dinero pendiente por parte del club. Explicó que la situación se volvió más compleja cuando se tocó un tema personal.

“Creo que la situación se tornó difícil cuando llegó al tema personal, porque cuando ni en el fútbol como en la vida se deberían hablar, y cuando pasa el almuerzo, yo le comenté al profe Polilla sobre la exposición que sufrí, en donde me dijeron que sufrí una estafa, y yo nunca me hice la víctima y tuve dignidad, y esta situación fue muy personal para que se infiltrara la información. Por otra parte, es obvio que no cobré y también filtraron la información de que no asumirán la deuda que me deben, pero no pasa nada. Si la vida me cierra la puerta, te abre otra puerta”, expresó Quintero.

Juanfer también reveló que jugó la fase final del cuadrangular de la Liga BetPlay con una lesión, detallando que no estaba en su mejor estado físico.

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“Los últimos dos partidos se tornaron difíciles. El último partido no lo jugué porque me infiltré para disputar los encuentros ante Tolima y Junior, no estuve al 100% y jugué así para ver si nos daba. Contra Independiente Medellín estuve con un estiramiento del ligamento colateral y a los 10 días estuve infiltrado con lesión. Y la otra razón salió una noticia sobre situaciones personales del club y de mi contrato, lo que me pareció una falta de respeto que se diera a conocer ello”, aclaró el volante.

Juan Fernando Quintero también habló
Juan Fernando Quintero también habló sobre los rumores de la prensa sobre la supuesta estafa que sufrió el club y resaltó el trabajo de sus compañeros – crédito Jean Carniel / REUTERS

Por último, el jugador expresó su molestia al enterarse de los rumores sobre una estafa tanto al club como a él mismo. A pesar de las críticas, resaltó su desempeño en el semestre con América de Cali, enfatizando la importancia del trabajo en equipo y su transparencia personal.

“Desde el comienzo hasta hoy, nunca hablé de situaciones personales que ocurrieron con el club. Soy un tipo transparente y tengo dignidad. Siempre me esmero por ganar y mi hoja de vida lo dice todo, desde que nací y siempre, fui ganador, además hago respetar mi dignidad deportiva, no soy complicado, soy básico que muchas veces la gente se confunde, que cuando uno es transparente y sincero, la gente se molesta. Nunca vendí humo y tampoco lo que no soy, hoy estoy en un equipo que clasificó a una fase internacional después de 22 años, gracias al trabajo de mis compañeros”, añadió.



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Justice Department investigating University of California over alleged DEI-based hiring

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The Justice Department has announced it is investigating the University of California (UC) for alleged Title VII discrimination violations in its hiring practices.

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The agency announced Thursday that its Civil Rights Division is looking into the university’s individual campuses regarding potential race- and sex-based discrimination in employment practices.

The university’s «UC 2030 Capacity Plan» directs its campuses to hire «diverse» faculty members to meet race- and sex-based employment quotas, the Justice Department said.

The Justice Department has launched a Title VII investigation into the University of California over alleged race- and sex-based discrimination in faculty hiring. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

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«These initiatives openly measure new hires by their race and sex, which potentially runs afoul of federal law,» the Justice Department said in a press release. 

«The Civil Rights Division’s Employment Litigation Section will investigate whether the University of California is engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination based on race, sex, and other protected characteristics, pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.»

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Title VII prohibits an employer from discriminating against an individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, said.

«Public employers are bound by federal laws that prohibit racial and other employment discrimination,» Dhillon said. «Institutional directives that use race- and sex-based hiring practices expose employers to legal risk under federal law.»

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division wrote to the university on Thursday, informing it of the investigation. 

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«Our investigation is based on information suggesting that the University of California may be engaged in certain employment practices that discriminate against employees, job applicants, and training program participants based on race and sex in violation of Title VII,» the letter reads. 

«Specifically, we have reason to believe the University of California’s ‘UC 2030 Capacity Plan’ precipitated unlawful action by the University of California and some or all its constituent campuses.»

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In March, UC dropped diversity statements from its hiring practices amid President Donald Trump’s threats that schools could lose federal funding. (iStock)

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UC said it will work in good faith with the Justice Department as it conducts its investigation.

«The University of California is committed to fair and lawful processes in all of our programs and activities, consistent with federal and state anti-discrimination laws,» a UC statement provided to Fox News Digital reads. «The University also aims to foster a campus environment where everyone is welcomed and supported.»

The university’s UC 2030 Capacity Plan lays out a goal of becoming a national model as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) system. The plan outlines a pipeline strategy to diversify faculty and researchers through expanded graduate enrollment and outreach to institutions that serve underrepresented students. The DOJ, however, claims these initiatives may violate Title VII by functioning as de facto employment quotas.

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In March, UC dropped diversity statements from its hiring practices amid President Donald Trump’s threats that schools could lose federal funding. 

The university’s provost, Katherine S. Newman, sent out a letter to the system’s leaders informing them that diversity statements are no longer required for new applicants. Newman wrote that while some programs and departments have required them, the university has never had a policy of diversity statements and believes it could harm applicant evaluation.

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University of California, Berkeley entrance sign on the corner of Oxford Street and Center Street. (iStock)

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«The requirement to submit a diversity statement may lead applicants to focus on an aspect of their candidacy that is outside their expertise or prior experience,» the letter obtained by Fox News Digital reads.

She added that employees and applicants can still reference accomplishments related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) on their own, but requiring stand-alone diversity statements is no longer permitted. 

Fox News’ David Spunt and Lindsay Kornick contributed to this report

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Iranian foreign minister reiterates ‘serious damage’ to nuclear facilities, despite ayatollah’s comments

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi admitted in an interview on state TV that the U.S.’s strikes caused serious damage to Tehran’s nuclear facilities, despite Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s insistence that there was minimal impact.

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Araghchi said in the interview that «the level of damage is high, and it’s serious damage,» according to the Associated Press.

Post-strike assessments have shown that Iran’s nuclear sites suffered damage in both U.S. and Israeli attacks. All three countries — Iran, Israel and the U.S. — have reached similar conclusions about the extent of the damage, despite what a leaked intel report indicated.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi contradicts Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the extent of damage caused by U.S. strikes on the country’s nuclear facilities. (Associated Press)

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The only leader who seemingly does not agree with the assessments is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who said that «the Americans failed to achieve anything significant in their attack on nuclear facilities,» according to reports. 

Khamenei appears to be more focused on projecting strength than reflecting reality. He described Iran’s attack on Al-Udeid, the American airbase in Qatar, as a «heavy slap to the U.S.’s face.» While President Donald Trump dismissed it as a «very weak response» and thanked Iran for giving the U.S. «early notice.»

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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi said in a statement on Tuesday that the agency had «seen extensive damage at several nuclear sites in Iran, including its uranium conversion and enrichment facilities.»

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This satellite picture by Planet Labs PBC shows Iran’s underground nuclear enrichment site at Fordo following U.S. airstrikes targeting the facility, on Sunday, June 22, 2025. (Planet Labs PBC via AP)

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In addition to discussing the damage done to Iran’s nuclear sites, Araghchi also addressed the possibility of resuming talks with the U.S. He said that the American strikes «made it more complicated and more difficult» for Iran to come to the table, but did not rule out the possibility that negotiations could resume.

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Nuclear talks with the U.S. might not be entirely off the table for Iran after last week’s strikes—even if Tehran is not interested in reentering negotiations right away.

The possibility of negotiations was already in question prior to Operation Midnight Hammer, as Tehran viewed the U.S. as being «complicit» in Israel’s Operation Rising Lion, according to Reuters, citing Iranian U.N. Ambassador Ali Bahreini.

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Trump on Wednesday expressed optimism in the U.S.’s ability to resume nuclear talks with Iran.

«We’re going to talk to them next week, with Iran. We may sign an agreement, I don’t know. To me, I don’t think it’s that necessary. I mean, they had a war. They fought. Now they’re going back to their world. I don’t care if I have an agreement or not. The only thing we would be asking for is what we’re asking for before about, we want no nuclear [program]. But we destroyed the nuclear,» Trump said. 

Despite Trump’s statement, there is still no clear indication that the countries have plans to meet in the near future.

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