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Stephen Miller Slams Jury's Acquittal in ICE Theft Case

12/22/2025

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Stephen Miller criticized the California jury's acquittal of tow truck driver Bobby Nuñez, calling the verdict "blatant jury nullification."
Nuñez was found not guilty of stealing an ICE vehicle during an immigration enforcement operation.
Nuñez towed the vehicle while federal agents detained TikTok influencer Tatiana Mafla-Martinez.
The case illustrates ongoing challenges for the Trump administration's Justice Department.
More than half of about 100 related prosecutions were reduced or dismissed.

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Stephen Miller criticized the California jury's acquittal of tow truck driver Bobby Nuñez, calling the verdict "blatant jury nullification."
Nuñez was found not guilty of stealing an ICE vehicle during an immigration enforcement operation.
Nuñez towed the vehicle while federal agents detained TikTok influencer Tatiana Mafla-Martinez.
The case illustrates ongoing challenges for the Trump administration's Justice Department.
More than half of about 100 related prosecutions were reduced or dismissed.