U.S. Department of Justice Attorney Removed from Deportation Case After Judge Decries Actions as ‘Completely Lawless’
WASHINGTON — In a move that underscores the administration’s commitment to adherence to the law in immigration proceedings, the U.S. Department of Justice has sidelined a lawyer following a federal judge’s harsh criticism of the attorney’s handling of a deportation case. The case drew significant attention after the judge labeled the lawyer’s conduct as “wholly lawless.” The controversy began when a DOJ attorney was found to have not turned over a crucial document to a man facing deportation, a miscue which the presiding judge argued could have impacted the fairness of the proceedings. This document … Read more