"Judges around the country have begun to show a simmering fury at the conduct of federal agents, including those carrying out the increasingly brutal immigration crackdowns in predominantly blue cities nationwide. At the same time, many of the same judges have begun to balk at being extravagantly and shamelessly deceived by Justice Department lawyers defending that conduct in their courtrooms."
"On Thursday, another federal district court judge, Gary R. Brown, lit into the Trump administration for effectively torturing immigrants in a manner that "shocks the conscience." His 24-page ruling also castigated both Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and government lawyers for submitting "evasive and demonstrably false" claims to the court under oath. Brown, a Donald Trump appointee, also raised the serious possibility of imminent contempt proceedings against those who lied to him."
Judges across the country increasingly express fury at federal agents' conduct, particularly harsh immigration crackdowns in predominantly blue cities. Many judges also refuse to tolerate extravagant, shameless deception by Justice Department lawyers in court. Judge Gary R. Brown found that immigration enforcement effectively tortured immigrants in a way that 'shocks the conscience,' and issued a 24-page ruling condemning ICE agents and government lawyers for submitting 'evasive and demonstrably false' sworn claims. Brown, a Trump appointee, raised the possibility of imminent contempt proceedings against those who lied under oath. Lower court judges are escalating efforts to hold officials accountable for fabrications and constitutional violations.
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