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Forensics: Federal judges under attack. US Justice Department targets judicial ‘obstacles’ in immigration, antifa cases, email shows | Reuters
The U.S. Justice Department has ordered federal prosecutors to provide examples of “unusual judicial system obstacles” they have faced during criminal or civil proceedings tied to immigration, assaults on law enforcement or “antifa,” according to a government email reviewed by … Continue reading
Forensics: Right to Counsel. Judge tosses criminal case over funding shortfall tied to US government shutdown
A California federal judge has dismissed a criminal case after finding that the defendant’s constitutional right to counsel was violated by a funding shortfall that left private attorneys who serve as court-appointed defense lawyers unpaid since July. — Read on … Continue reading
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Forensics: Crime scene. Who does the investigation? ICE agent wounds marshal and TikTok streamer, who is charged with assault – Los Angeles Times
Carlitos Ricardo Parias was charged Tuesday night with assault on a federal officer after the immigration operation in L.A. in which the suspect and a U.S. marshal were injured. — Read on http://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-10-21/immigration-enforcement-hurt-operation-southla
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Tagged ballistics, Forensic science, ICE shooting investigation
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Forensics: Israeli forensics head discusses identifying slain hostages | The Jerusalem Post
In addition to identifying hostages, Institute of Forensic Medicine Director Dr. Chen Kugel spoke about the moment he found himself identifying the body of Hamas terrorist leader Yahya Sinwar. — Read on http://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-873165
Forensics: Constitutional Law. Feds Tell Faith Leaders ‘No More Prayer’ Outside Broadview Facility
In a possible violation of the First Amendment, federal officials instructed demonstrators to stop holding religious gatherings outside the immigration processing facility in suburban Broadview after faith leaders were denied entry to the building for the third time on Friday. … Continue reading
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Forensics: Evidence destruction. YouTube Erased 700 Videos of Israeli Human Rights Violations
The tech giant deleted the accounts of three prominent Palestinian human rights groups — a capitulation to Trump sanctions. — Read on theintercept.com/2025/11/04/youtube-google-israel-palestine-human-rights-censorship/
Forensics: Crime. Federal agent accused of shooting woman in Chicago drove work SUV to Maine; judge demands his return | FOX 32 Chicago
A judge just ordered a federal agent back to Chicago after learning he drove a key piece of evidence more than 1,000 miles away. — Read on http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/ice-agent-shot-woman-chicago-drove-work-suv-maine-judge-demands-return
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Forensics: Crime. CalGuard sees 240% increase in fentanyl seized since June, after most of the National Guard was returned to the Governor’s control | Governor of California
Strange how crime went up after the WH praised its deployment to Los Angeles. — Read on http://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/11/02/103885/
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Forensics: Charges dropped for TN man arrested for Facebook meme of Donald Trump
The retired law enforcement officer who posted dozens of memes critical of President Donald Trump was arrested by Lexington police and booked into the Perry County Jail earlier this year. — Read on http://www.wkrn.com/news/tennessee-news/charges-dropped-against-lexington-man-arrested-over-facebook-meme-of-donald-trump/
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Forensics: Acquitted Soccer Player Detained over Two Years after Verdict, Finally Reunited with Family
Nizar Trabelsi, a Tunisian-born former professional soccer player, was released after spending more than two years in unlawful U.S. immigration detention following his acquittal on terrorism-related charges, in a case cited as an example of prolonged and inhumane detention practices … Continue reading
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