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Trump Administration Targets Judges in Immigration Crackdown

4/28/2025

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Trump's Immigration Crackdown

The Trump administration escalated its war on illegal immigration, highlighted by the shocking arrests of judges in Wisconsin and New Mexico. Attorney General Pam Bondi labeled these judges as "deranged" for hindering immigration efforts. This bold move has sparked fierce criticism, igniting fears over the administration's threat to judicial independence and the integrity of the legal system.

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Judge Arrested for Harboring

Former New Mexico judge Jose “Joel” Cano and his wife, Nancy, were arrested for harboring Cristhian Ortega-Lopez, a member of the notorious Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. The couple now faces charges of tampering with evidence, while Cano has resigned and been banned from judicial office. Ortega-Lopez, previously apprehended for illegal entry, is also facing firearm charges.

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Trump's Immigration Crackdown

The Trump administration escalated its war on illegal immigration, highlighted by the shocking arrests of judges in Wisconsin and New Mexico. Attorney General Pam Bondi labeled these judges as "deranged" for hindering immigration efforts. This bold move has sparked fierce criticism, igniting fears over the administration's threat to judicial independence and the integrity of the legal system.

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