Legal AF by MeidasTouch Judges Make Unprecedented Move to Address DOJ Lies
May 2, 2025
Federal judges are taking unprecedented precautions to ensure transparency in cases involving the DOJ, reflecting a serious erosion of trust. The troubling influence of Trump's former attorney is spotlighted as tactics of intimidation against college students raise significant First Amendment concerns. Critical discussions unfold around judicial safeguards against governmental overreach, particularly regarding a denied search warrant for a student group. The broader implications for civil liberties and democracy are examined, highlighting the urgent need for accountability.
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Judges Distrust DOJ Under Trump
- The DOJ under Trump has lost federal judges' trust due to lack of candor and integrity.
- Judges now require court reporters to document proceedings accurately to prevent DOJ manipulation.
DOJ Intimidates Student Groups
- Trump-appointed DOJ leadership weaponizes civil rights division against student groups exercising First Amendment rights.
- This marks unprecedented use of DOJ power to intimidate rather than protect civil rights.
Judge Sets New DOJ Court Rule
- Magistrate Judge Netburn refused to grant DOJ search warrant to access students' Instagram due to lack of probable cause.
- She then mandated court reporters for DOJ hearings to ensure transparency and prevent manipulation of records.