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Judge Sends RI U.S. Attorney to Discipline Over DHS Withholding

5/6/2026

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Judge Melissa R. DuBose referred U.S. Attorney Kevin M. Bolan, civil division head in Rhode Island, to a disciplinary investigation.
Bolan admitted he withheld critical detention information after the Department of Homeland Security told him not to inform the court.
DuBose signaled possible DHS sanctions and noted that penalties for Bolan could range from a private reprimand to disbarment while DHS has not responded.

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Story summary

Judge Melissa R. DuBose referred U.S. Attorney Kevin M. Bolan, civil division head in Rhode Island, to a disciplinary investigation.
Bolan admitted he withheld critical detention information after the Department of Homeland Security told him not to inform the court.
DuBose signaled possible DHS sanctions and noted that penalties for Bolan could range from a private reprimand to disbarment while DHS has not responded.