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President Donald Trump’s use of military lawyers as immigration judges appears to be helping boost his mass deportation goals. Ever
The government’s efforts to hire “deportation judges” is alleged to be part of an effort to hire judges whose views align with President Donald Trump.
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Top US immigration judge says bond hearings should be denied despite court rulings, documents show
The top U.S. immigration judge has told her colleagues that they are not bound by a federal court ruling that declared the Trump administration cannot place thousands of people in mandatory detention without an opportunity to be released on bond.
The ruling leaves in place a rule that mandates advance notice for congressional visits, with the judge citing procedural issues rather than the policy’s substance.
It's the latest development in a case that raises separation-of-power questions and tests the ability of courts to limit federal actions under Trump.
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Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters
A U.S. judge has ruled federal officers in a Minneapolis-area immigration operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters who aren’t obstructing authorities, including when these people are observing the agents.
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan, who was convicted last month of obstructing federal immigration agents at her courthouse, has resigned, according to a letter to Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers.
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Feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters, judge rules
US District Judge Kate Menendez’s ruling addresses a case filed in December on behalf of six Minnesota activists who have been observing the activities of Immigration and Customs Enforcement
U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb refused to block the Trump administration from enforcing a policy relating to lawmaker visits to immigration detention facilities.