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Judge's Home Burns Amid Arson Probe, Death Threats

10/7/2025

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Judge Survives Arson

Judge Diane Goodstein’s home burned down on October 4, 2025; her husband and family members escaped after jumping from the house.
Authorities are probing possible arson; no evidence yet of deliberate ignition.
Goodstein blocked release of sensitive voter data tied to the Trump administration; death threats followed.
The South Carolina Supreme Court later overturned Goodstein's ruling and criticized it.

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Judge Blocks Trump

Judge Karin Immergut blocked Trump's deployment of California National Guard troops to Portland, citing insufficient evidence of unrest.
Ruling echoes a block on Oregon's National Guard, signaling limits on Trump actions in Democratic cities.
White House aide Stephen Miller condemned the ruling as undermining constitutional authority.
The order expires in 14 days unless extended; hearing set for October 17.

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Judge Survives Arson

Judge Diane Goodstein’s home burned down on October 4, 2025; her husband and family members escaped after jumping from the house.
Authorities are probing possible arson; no evidence yet of deliberate ignition.
Goodstein blocked release of sensitive voter data tied to the Trump administration; death threats followed.
The South Carolina Supreme Court later overturned Goodstein's ruling and criticized it.

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