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Judge Blocks Florida's Controversial Death Row Inmate Transfers

2/13/2026

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Judge Blocks Inmate Transfers

A federal judge blocked Attorney General Pam Bondi (Florida)'s plan to transfer 20 former death row inmates to a Colorado maximum-security prison.
Judge Tim Kelly ruled that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump predetermined the transfers, violating due process.
Public statements from U.S. President Donald Trump and Bondi indicated a lack of genuine opportunity to contest the transfers.
The Justice Department has not commented on the ruling.

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Bondi Faces Criticism

Attorney General Pam Bondi of Florida faced mounting criticism after testimony on Epstein's files.
Joy Behar of ABC's The View suggested Bondi could face prison time, citing her demeanor.
Behar drew parallels to John Mitchell, Nixon's Attorney General, implying accountability.
Lawmakers condemned Bondi's handling of sensitive victim information and noted errors in released documents.
Bondi deflected criticism by citing economic gains under U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Judge Blocks Inmate Transfers

A federal judge blocked Attorney General Pam Bondi (Florida)'s plan to transfer 20 former death row inmates to a Colorado maximum-security prison.
Judge Tim Kelly ruled that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump predetermined the transfers, violating due process.
Public statements from U.S. President Donald Trump and Bondi indicated a lack of genuine opportunity to contest the transfers.
The Justice Department has not commented on the ruling.

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