Angry judge in Michigan orders Iraqi detainees released, blasts government
Source: NBC News
"From the earliest stages of this case, the Government made demonstrably false statements to the Court designed to delay the proceedings," wrote the judge
Nov. 21, 2018 / 10:16 AM EST
By Lisa Riordan Seville
A federal judge in Michigan ordered the release of about 100 Iraqi detainees Tuesday, blasting the government for submitting false statements and saying he plans to issue sanctions.
U.S. District Judge Mark Goldsmith said delays by the government in responding to court orders and producing documents in response to a class action lawsuit had "shattered" the families of detained Iraqis facing deportation.
"From the earliest stages of this case," he wrote, "the Government made demonstrably false statements to the Court designed to delay the proceedings."
The ruling is the latest in a series of judicial rebukes to the Trump administration's immigration policies, including this week's battle over the administration's new asylum policy.
Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/angry-judge-michigan-orders-iraqi-detainees-released-blasts-government-n938731
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were to provide false evidence or statements to the
court (especially federal court), I would be looking at serious prison time. This judge should try those responsible for this and jail & fine them as is appropriate. The attorneys should be disbarred at the very least.
These people have run rough shot over people for too long. I believe that police and prosecutors have used this tactic for way too often and long.
I should say that not all officers of the courts use this tactic to get convictions but enough to that it has ruined the idea of equal justice.
I'll step off my soapbox now,but I really hope this judge goes maximum Bob on these criminals...
