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Federal Judge Critiques ICE for Endangering Colleague with False Claims

KVIA•Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 5:02 PM•CNN Newsource

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A federal judge in Rhode Island has criticized ICE for a public statement that jeopardized the safety of District Judge Melissa DuBose. The controversy arose after a special counsel found that a Justice Department attorney, Kevin Bolan, failed to disclose a critical arrest warrant for a migrant, leading to DuBose's decision to release him from custody. ICE's subsequent press release labeled DuBose an 'activist Biden judge' and falsely implied she was aware of the migrant's violent past. This incident highlights ongoing issues within the Justice Department and raises concerns about public trust in the federal judiciary. The judge warned that any future misconduct by Bolan would result in severe consequences.

Key Details: • ICE's press release about Judge DuBose remains online despite her request for removal. • Judge McConnell emphasized that Bolan's actions were a significant failure of justice. • Bolan has apologized for his lapse in judgment and has been cooperative in other cases.

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