Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

Misconduct complaint dismissed against judge who handled El Salvador prison deportation case

The 6th U.S. Circuit Court dismissed the DOJ complaint citing lack of evidence and noted that even alleged remarks would not breach judicial ethics rules.

  • A federal appeals court judge dismissed a misconduct complaint against a district judge who clashed with the Trump administration over deportations to El Salvador.
  • The complaint alleged that the judge made remarks about the administration triggering a constitutional crisis by disregarding court rulings.
  • The appeals judge dismissed the complaint, saying the Justice Department failed to provide proof of the alleged remarks and they would not violate ethics rules even if made.
Insights by Ground AI

30 Articles

Associated Press NewsAssociated Press News
+25 Reposted by 25 other sources
Lean Left

Misconduct complaint dismissed against judge who handled El Salvador prison deportation case

A federal appeals court judge has dismissed a misconduct complaint filed by the Justice Department against a judge who clashed with President Donald Trump’s administration over deportations to a notorious prison in El Salvador.

·United States
Read Full Article

A judge of a federal appeals court dismissed a complaint for inappropriate conduct filed by the U.S. Department of Justice against a judge, who confronted President Donald Trump's government with regard to deportations to notorious prison in El Salvador.

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 47% of the sources are Center
47% Center

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

The Columbian broke the news in Vancouver, United States on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal