The alarming arrest of a sitting judge for allegedly obstructing an ICE arrest at a courthouse represents a dangerous escalation in the abuse of federal law enforcement power. This chilling action threatens judicial independence and erodes trust in the legal system, making communities less safe by discouraging reporting of crimes out of fear of immigration enforcement overreach. It signals a continuation of the broader anti-immigrant crackdown aligned with the administration's concerning Project 2025 framework. We must protect the rule of law and the rights of all people accessing the courts, regardless of immigration status. This arrest follows a pattern of ICE targeting student activists, citizens, legal residents, and political opponents of the administration, often without proper warrants. Investigating the highly concerning circumstances around this judge's arrest is crucial to upholding checks and balances on executive power. Congressional oversight is urgently needed to hold FBI Director Kash Patel and the Trump administration accountable for this dangerous overreach that undermines democratic principles and judicial autonomy.
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