Court Refuses to Order Pam Bondi to Delete Tweeted Booking Photos in Prosecution for Interference with ICE in Minneapolis
A court has denied a request from Joshua Doyle to order former Attorney General Pam Bondi to delete her social media posts regarding his prosecution. Doyle argued that Bondi's posts violated his privacy and could prejudice his right to a fair trial. The court found that while Doyle has a privacy interest in his booking photo, it does not warrant a gag order against the government or Bondi.
- ▪Joshua Doyle is facing prosecution for allegedly interfering with a federal agent.
- ▪Doyle requested a gag order to prevent further statements from the government and to delete Bondi's posts.
- ▪The court acknowledged Doyle's privacy interest but ruled it insufficient to issue a gag order.
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Politics Court Refuses to Order Pam Bondi to Delete Tweeted Booking Photos in Prosecution for Interference with ICE in Minneapolis Eugene Volokh | 5.18.2026 10:57 AM From Magistrate Judge Elsa Bullard (D. Minn.) Wednesday in U.S. v. Doyle: On January 26, 2026, the Government filed a complaint alleging that Defendant Joshua Doyle "did forcibly assault, resist, oppose, impede, or interfere with … Victim 1, a United State[s] Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent" performing official duties, and made physical contact with the victim, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 111(a)(1)…. Mr. Doyle moves for a "gag order" based on two posts that he alleges former Attorney General Pam Bondi made "regarding Mr. Doyle" prior to his initial appearance. Mr.
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