Whenever I hear someone talk about their day by mentioning it was just like the many days that came before, I am reminded of a Simpsons clip when Homer walks out to his car with a box of pens from the power plant with a box of pens. He throws the box into the back of the car and says, “Another day; another box of stolen pens!”
I have been often reminded of this clip lately (I shared the best version I could find in the sources) as each and every day we hear numerous updates on major news stories from the federal government. Another day, another round of major news.”
I invite civil, bipartisan discussion on this post.
A Judge in Wisconsin was Arrested
In Wisconsin, a judge was arrested by the FBI. The Department of Justice has accused the judge of obstruction of justice for allowing an immigrant to use a door typically used for jury members while agents were attempting to arrest him using an administrative warrant. I am not a lawyer and am therefore unclear what the legal distinctions is from a judicial warrant, but I do not believe the judge was required to let agents in to conduct a search in court. I also firmly believe that anyone should be held accountable if they break the law. However, my major takeaway from this case is that this is an attempt to send a message to all officials nationwide: cooperate or face arrest.
Reading about this case, I learned of another case in New Mexico where a judge was pressured to resign, and then later arrested on allegations of tampering with evidence and harboring gang members. There seems to be little evidence in this case that, if the tenants in his rental property were gang members, there was any way for him to know it.
Children citizens have been deported without Due Process
The Abrego Garcia deportation case has received a lot of attention. I have seen a lot of people defending immigration officials who are claiming that he was a gang member, but that was never the biggest issue with this case to me. Whether he was a gang member, the godfather himself, or totally innocent of any crime whatsoever does not change the fact that due process should be followed without exception.
We now are seeing cases of very young children, who are citizens, who have been deported to other countries. Will we be hearing the Department of Justice claim a two-year-old American child is a gang member who deserved deportation?
Temporarily Restored Legal Status for Some Students
After some pressure, the federal government has restored the records of an unknown number of international students. Student records are kept in a system, known as SEVIS, and these records are used to extend or adjust their status in the United States. If the system does not have these records on file, it is all but certain these students would soon lose their legal status and face deportation. I am glad to see these records restored, but there is some caution as well, as this decision is temporary while the government creates an official policy on foreign students.
Administration Looks to Conduct Warrantless Searches
The Justice Department has used the Alien Enemies Act to draft a memo which authorizes ICE Agents to “enter an Alien Enemy’s residence to make an AEA apprehension where circumstances render it impracticable to first obtain a signed Notice and Warrant of Apprehension and Removal”. This gives ICE Agents significant power to enter any home without a warrant if they have “reasonable suspicion” that someone they wish to apprehend is present. This is a clear violation of the fourth amendment to the Constitution and warrantless searches should not be permitted.
Trump Uses Dinner to Pump Trump Coin
Donald Trump has offered the largest investors of Trump Coin the opportunity to join him at a private dinner. Upon the announcement, the price of his crypto coin jumped approximately four dollars. I have no clue if this is legal, but it certainly seems to be an effort to artificially increase the value of his personal holdings and a use of his office purely for personal gain.
Sources:
Another Box Stolen Pens #simpsons #funny #viralvideo
FBI arrests Wisconsin judge, alleging she obstructed arrest of illegal alien | Fox News
Former New Mexico judge, wife arrested after investigation into alleged gang member
DOJ reveals new details after arrest of former New Mexico judge, wife | Fox News
Government will restore international students’ immigration status : NPR
Trump DOJ Ordered ICE to Invade Homes Without Search Warrant | The New Republic
Trump crypto soars as president offers dinner to leading investors | Fox Business
Trump offers private dinner to the top investors in his meme coin | CNN Politics
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