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Judge Reviews Transcripts, May Dismiss Charges; Field Trip Denied

5/22/2026

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Judge April Perry agreed to review unredacted grand-jury transcripts, a move that could allow dismissal of the remaining misdemeanor charges.
Federal prosecutors will try the Broadview Six immigration protesters in Chicago after Memorial Day on misdemeanor assault counts, after dropping the felony conspiracy charge.
The judge denied a request for a jury field trip to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) center, deeming it wasteful.

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Judge April Perry agreed to review unredacted grand-jury transcripts, a move that could allow dismissal of the remaining misdemeanor charges.
Federal prosecutors will try the Broadview Six immigration protesters in Chicago after Memorial Day on misdemeanor assault counts, after dropping the felony conspiracy charge.
The judge denied a request for a jury field trip to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) center, deeming it wasteful.