U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver is set to be arraigned Wednesday on federal charges of assaulting and interfering with immigration officers during a May 9 oversight visit to the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, New Jersey.

McIver, a Democrat, faces three counts and could face up to eight years in prison. She denies the allegations and plans to fight them in court.

The case, brought by Trump-appointed U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, has drawn criticism from fellow Democrats, who argue McIver was exercising her legal right to oversight, the Associated Press has reported.

A video shows a chaotic scene with unclear physical contact between McIver and officers.

Written by B.C. Begley