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ICE Prosecutor Returns Amid Racist Account Investigation

1/17/2026

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Story summary

James Rodden, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) prosecutor in Dallas, returned to work after being linked to the racist social media account @GlomarResponder, which has over 17,000 followers.
Following the exposure, Rodden was removed from court schedules.
The Department of Homeland Security opened an investigation, and ICE has not provided updates on its outcome.

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Story summary

James Rodden, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) prosecutor in Dallas, returned to work after being linked to the racist social media account @GlomarResponder, which has over 17,000 followers.
Following the exposure, Rodden was removed from court schedules.
The Department of Homeland Security opened an investigation, and ICE has not provided updates on its outcome.