From 'Hold Me In Contempt' To 'Elect Me To Congress' - Above the Law

"The then-Justice Department attorney told a federal judge exactly how she felt about her workload, "The system sucks, this job sucks." And, in what may be the most damning line ever uttered in federal court, she added, "I wish you would just hold me in contempt ... so I can get 24 hours of sleep.""

"Le's background is compelling as a Vietnamese refugee who came to the United States in 1993 and later worked as an immigration prosecutor connected to ICE enforcement operations, she has a unique perspective that she's taking to voters. The theory appears to be that if the system is broken, maybe the person who said it out loud should try fixing it."

Julie Le, a Justice Department attorney, gained public attention in February when she expressed frustration about her workload supporting immigration policy, telling a federal judge "the system sucks, this job sucks" and requesting to be held in contempt for rest. Her candid remarks went viral but resulted in her termination from the Justice Department. Le, a Vietnamese refugee who arrived in the United States in 1993 and worked as an immigration prosecutor with ICE, has now channeled her experience into a congressional campaign. Running as a Democrat in Minnesota's 5th District against incumbent Ilhan Omar, Le emphasizes her firsthand knowledge of immigration and legal system complexities and advocates for necessary reforms.

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