Judge appointed by Biden supports Democrats in opposing ICE’s limits on unexpected visits from Congress members.
Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order on ICE Visits A U.S. District Judge, Gia Cobb, has implemented a temporary restraining order following a request from twelve Democratic lawmakers aimed at stopping Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from prohibiting surprise visits by Congress members. Democrats argue that these unannounced visits are essential for congressional oversight, a stance […]
Mother, 26, receives maximum prison term, criticized by judge for abandoning baby girl to die in utility shed: ‘Baby killer’
Mother Sentenced for Infant’s Tragic Death A judge in upstate New York expressed his anger on Monday, even throwing a book in frustration, at a mother who, it seems, left her baby girl to freeze to death in a warehouse. The incident was labeled a “tragic accident.” Persia Nelson, 26, faces a minimum of 25 […]
Judge temporarily removes limits on congressional visits to detention facilities.
Federal Judge Temporarily Lifts DHS Restriction on Congressional Visits to Immigration Detention Facilities A federal judge has paused a policy from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that limited how and when members of Congress could visit immigration detention centers. This decision came from U.S. District Judge Gia Cobb in Washington, D.C. Judge Cobb’s ruling […]
Republicans criticize federal judge for unusual immigration decision involving father and son
A federal judge’s order calling for the release of a father and his 5-year-old son over the weekend has sparked strong criticism from Republicans. The directive implied that the Trump administration had an “evil lust for unbridled power.” Judge Fred Beery, who was appointed by Clinton, noted that Adrian Conejo Arias and his son, Liam, […]
Judge Robert Pratt passes away at 78
Obituary: Robert Platt, Long-Serving Federal Judge, Passes Away Robert Platt, a notable federal judge in Iowa with over two decades of service, passed away on Wednesday due to cardiac arrest at the age of 78. His son, Michael Pratt, shared that his father suffered a heart attack while heading to the gym. Appointed by former […]
Appeals court throws out DOJ case against Judge Boasberg
A federal appeals court has dismissed a misconduct complaint against U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, as stated in court documents released this week. Chief Judge Jeffrey S. Sutton of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals made the ruling on December 19, though the announcement just came to light recently. The Justice Department had raised concerns […]
ICE acknowledges providing incorrect information to the judge regarding Long Island detainees
An ICE official from Long Island acknowledged in court that he had provided false information about detainees after reviewing surveillance footage and spotting discrepancies from what agents had reported. John Diaz, a senior official with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, expressed remorse for submitting misleading details regarding the treatment of immigrants at the Central Islip […]
Judge Charged With “Official Oppression” After Allegedly Handcuffing Attorney and Restraining Her in Jury Box
Texas Judge Indicted After Courtroom Incident A Texas judge who gained national attention for displaying a pride flag in her courtroom now faces felony charges. Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez has been accused of unlawfully ordering a defense attorney to be handcuffed to the jury box. On Thursday, Gonzalez surrendered herself on charges of unlawful restraint […]
Detroit judge and three others charged with stealing nearly $300,000 from vulnerable individuals
Judge and Three Others Accused of Embezzlement in Detroit A judge from Detroit, along with three other individuals, faces allegations of embezzling approximately $300,000 from a state district. It’s reported that they used these funds for buying new vehicles and other personal investments. Andrea Bradley Baskin, who serves on Michigan’s 36th District Court, is accused […]
Texas judge ordered attorney to be handcuffed and placed in the jury box.
Texas Judge Allegedly Handcuffed Attorney in Court Incident A judge in Texas, Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez, has been accused of handcuffing a defense attorney during a court session, forcing her into the jury box. On Thursday, Gonzalez, 60, who presides over Reflejo Court—a program for first-time domestic violence offenders—was charged with misdemeanor counts of unlawful restraint […]