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Justice Department Appeals Dismissal of High-Profile Cases

12/22/2025

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Justice Department Appeals

The Justice Department plans to appeal rulings dismissing criminal cases against New York Attorney General Letitia James and former FBI Director James Comey.
The appeal argues the indictments were invalid because prosecutor Lindsey Halligan was unlawfully appointed.
U.S. President Donald Trump pressured the Justice Department to pursue these cases.
Recent developments include grand juries rejecting new indictments against James and a federal judge blocking key evidence in Comey’s case.

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Judge Criticizes ICE

Judge Gary R. Brown criticized ICE's handling of detainees, focusing on Erron Anthony Clarke, detained despite his legal entry.
Brown said ICE defied court orders, provided false information, and described confinement as torturous.
He warned of potential contempt proceedings against ICE agents.
The ruling reflects growing nationwide frustration with federal agents and the Justice Department's misleading claims.

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Justice Department Appeals

The Justice Department plans to appeal rulings dismissing criminal cases against New York Attorney General Letitia James and former FBI Director James Comey.
The appeal argues the indictments were invalid because prosecutor Lindsey Halligan was unlawfully appointed.
U.S. President Donald Trump pressured the Justice Department to pursue these cases.
Recent developments include grand juries rejecting new indictments against James and a federal judge blocking key evidence in Comey’s case.

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