American attorney and former Wisconsin circuit judge
The Supreme Court has ruled Mississippi's jury selection in Pitchford’s capital trial violated Batson v. Kentucky, giving Pitchford a potential new trial after decades on death row; the ruling follows heightened scrutiny of race-based jury practices and echoes earlier Flowers rulings.
The court has affirmed the conviction of Hannah Dugan for obstructing immigration proceedings. She has resigned from the Milwaukee County Circuit Court and faces up to five years in prison, though probation is likely. The case highlights disputes over immigration enforcement at courthouses under the Trump administration.
The judiciary is tightening oversight on executive actions as courts assess the scope of presidential power in civil service and immigration matters. Recent rulings have implications for how federal agencies operate and how the administration handles asylum policy and courthouse arrests.
A former Milwaukee judge has been sentenced after being convicted of felony obstruction for helping an immigrant evade ICE during a courtroom incident. The judge has acknowledged public threats and resignations followed, while prosecutors emphasize the need for accountability in law enforcement and judicial duties. The case highlights political tensions surrounding immigration enforcement in Wisconsin.
An ICE officer has shot and killed a 26-year-old Colombian man in Biddeford, Maine, during an immigration enforcement operation. DHS has said the officer fired "fearing for public safety" after the vehicle attempted to flee. The agent has been placed on leave and federal and state authorities have opened investigations amid local protests.
A Manhattan judge has handed a life sentence to Isaac Argro, who murdered Azsia Johnson in 2022 as she pushed her infant in a stroller. Prosecutors say Argro abused Johnson, and the jury found him guilty after a two-hour trial. Johnson’s family described the impact as devastating while urging a severe punishment.