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June 16, 2026
Federal Judge Criticizes ICE for Attack on Colleague
- Chief Judge John McConnell rebuked ICE for a press release attacking District Judge Melissa DuBose, claiming it endangered her safety.
- The controversy arose after DuBose ordered the release of a migrant linked to a homicide warrant, which ICE misrepresented in its statements.
- McConnell stated that ICE's actions undermined public trust in the federal courts and called for accountability for the involved Justice Department attorney.
2 Sources
- Federal judge chides ICE for ‘public attack’ on judge that put her in ‘personal danger’Jun 16, 2026 at 5:02 PM · CNN
- DOJ attorney avoids discipline as Rhode Island court criticizes ICE's actions in immigration caseJun 16, 2026 at 5:26 PM · Reuters