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Democrats Warn: Trump's Arrests Threaten Judicial Independence

4/29/2025

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Democrats are sounding the alarm over the Trump administration's controversial arrest of judges, arguing it jeopardizes judicial independence. The resignation of former judge Cano, facing charges for sheltering an undocumented immigrant, adds fuel to the fire. Legal experts point out that federal prosecutions of state judges have happened before, raising serious questions about Justice Department policies.

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Democrats are sounding the alarm over the Trump administration's controversial arrest of judges, arguing it jeopardizes judicial independence. The resignation of former judge Cano, facing charges for sheltering an undocumented immigrant, adds fuel to the fire. Legal experts point out that federal prosecutions of state judges have happened before, raising serious questions about Justice Department policies.