Judges are Starting to Crack Down on Trump's Courtroom Lackeys
Judges are increasingly scrutinizing the conduct of prosecutors in cases related to the Trump administration. U.S. District Judge April Perry expressed shock at the prosecutorial behavior revealed in grand jury transcripts, highlighting serious misconduct. The dismissal of charges against a Salvadoran migrant further underscores concerns about the integrity of the justice system under current administration practices.
- ▪U.S. District Judge April Perry criticized the prosecutorial behavior in a recent case involving the Trump administration.
- ▪She noted instances of misconduct, including improper communications with grand jurors and vouching for credibility.
- ▪The dismissal of charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia reflects ongoing issues with prosecutorial power and integrity.
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NewsPolitics With Charles P. PierceJudges are Starting to Crack Down on Trump's Courtroom LackeysFollow Politics With Charles P. PierceView feedJudges are Starting to Crack Down on Trump's Courtroom LackeysThe bill for making a mockery of our justice system is starting to come due. Ah, Todd Blanche, you will be hung out to dry very soon.By Charles P. PiercePublished: May 22, 2026 6:18 PM EDTSave ArticleShare ArticleChip Somodevilla//Getty Images8 min readOut on the Weekend(Permanent Musical Accompaniment To The Last Post Of The Week From The Blog’s Favourite Living Canadian)Now this right here ought to scare any administration official who has plans for the future.In a rare courtroom appearance, U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros told U.S.
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