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Judge DuBose Orders Detainee Release, Calls DHS Press Release False

5/6/2026

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Story summary

Judge Melissa DuBose called DHS April 30 press release labeling her an “activist” judge, demanded its removal, ordered detainee Bryan Rafael Gómez’s release, and May 4 ordered DHS to appear in Rhode Island court about a Dominican warrant.
Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis called Judge Melissa DuBose “activist” who freed a “wanted murderer.”
DOJ attorney Kevin Bolan apologized, said ICE told him not to disclose the warrant, and acknowledged press release was false.

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Story summary

Judge Melissa DuBose called DHS April 30 press release labeling her an “activist” judge, demanded its removal, ordered detainee Bryan Rafael Gómez’s release, and May 4 ordered DHS to appear in Rhode Island court about a Dominican warrant.
Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis called Judge Melissa DuBose “activist” who freed a “wanted murderer.”
DOJ attorney Kevin Bolan apologized, said ICE told him not to disclose the warrant, and acknowledged press release was false.