Feds Prosecute ICE Protesters, Lose, and Burden Activists Financially
The Trump administration is experiencing a string of setbacks in federal cases targeting those who oppose aggressive immigration enforcement. Recent court decisions in Los Angeles saw a jury acquit Bobby Nuñez and a judge dismiss the case against Carlitos Ricardo Parias, both facing charges related to confrontations with ICE agents. These failures follow similar outcomes in Chicago and Washington D.C., where protesters have also seen charges dismissed or been acquitted, often due to questionable evidence or perceived violations of civil rights. These outcomes are unusual, as federal cases typically favor the prosecution, raising questions about the administration’s legal strategy and potentially impacting the credibility of law enforcement.
John Q. Hosedrinker