Main Justice This is Not Normal
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Jul 14, 2025 New whistleblower evidence has the potential to reshape critical immigration cases. A California ruling halts immigration stops grounded in racial profiling, while the East Coast sees challenges to Trump's birthright citizenship restrictions. The implications of ongoing investigations into former intelligence heads raise questions about DOJ integrity. Additionally, significant Supreme Court decisions signal shifts in executive power and civil rights, affecting everything from workforce layoffs to the legality of immigration enforcement actions. It's a riveting dive into the current legal landscape.
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DOJ Whistleblower Upholds Rule of Law
- Erez Riveni, a DOJ career attorney, exposed attempts to ignore court orders in immigration cases.
- His stance underscores the duty to obey court orders and maintain candor with the court.
DOJ Officials Discussed Disobeying Orders
- DOJ officials allegedly discussed disobeying court orders with offensive language.
- Denials from higher-ups appear misleading, undermining trust in DOJ integrity.
Judge Criticizes DOJ's Opacity
- Mr. Abrego Garcia's attorneys learned of his return from El Salvador via media, not government notice.
- A judge criticized the government's lack of transparency and credibility in detention decisions.