Friendly forums for passionate Dems!
More than 91 million posts since 2001
Home Latest Greatest Videos Forums Hide ads Join up!
Home Latest Greatest
Videos Forums Help
Hide ads Join up!
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Prosecutors sue feds to s...
Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums
 

Odoreida

(1,549 posts) Mon Apr 29, 2019, 01:59 PM Apr 2019

Prosecutors sue feds to stop courthouse immigration arrests (ABC News)

Prosecutors sue feds to stop courthouse immigration arrests
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/massachusetts-prosecutors-sue-ice-courthouse-arrests-62700364

Prosecutors and public defenders in Massachusetts are suing to block federal authorities from arresting people in and around courthouses for civil immigration violations.

The lawsuit filed Monday against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says district attorneys are unable to prosecute certain cases because victims, witnesses and defendants are too afraid to come to court.

Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins said she has watched "serious criminal cases against individuals accused of violent, heinous crimes grind to a halt" because of arrests by immigration agents.

...


InfoView thread info, including edit history TrashPut this thread in your Trash Can (My DU » Trash Can) BookmarkAdd this thread to your Bookmarks (My DU » Bookmarks) 0 replies, 356 views
ShareGet links to this post and/or share on social media AlertAlert this post for a rule violation PowersThere are no powers you can use on this post EditCannot edit other people's posts ReplyReply to this post EditCannot edit other people's posts Rec (2) ReplyReply to this post
Reply to this discussion
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Prosecutors sue feds to s...
Home | Latest Discussions | Greatest Discussions | Latest Videos | All Forums

About | Copyright | Privacy | Terms of service | Contact

In Memoriam

© 2001 - 2024 Democratic Underground, LLC. Thank you for visiting.