White House May Have to Turn over Communications with US Attorney in 'Broadview 6' Case

White House may have to turn over communications with US attorney in 'Broadview 6' case

White House may have to turn over communications with the US attorney tied to protests at an ICE facility in the "Broadview 6" case.

'Broadview Six' ICE protesters can see White House communications about their case — if they exist

If the White House encouraged Chicago’s U.S. attorney's office in writing to bring a conspiracy indictment against six immigration protesters last fall, defense attorneys should be allowed to see it, a prosecutor agreed Thursday.But Assistant U.S. Attorney William Hogan said he didn’t expect to find anything related to the case against the so-called “Broadview Six.” Hogan made the comment while speaking to U.S. District Judge April Perry about r…

Attorneys for Remaining ‘Broadview 6’ Defendants Seek Records Showing White House Pushed for Criminal Charges

Attorneys for the four remaining defendants in the “Broadview Six” conspiracy case are seeking documents that may show the Trump administration pushed for the indictments in the politically charged case.

‘Broadview Six’ ICE protesters can see White House communications about their case — if they exist

If the White House encouraged Chicago’s U.S. attorney’s office in writing to bring a conspiracy indictment against six immigration protesters last fall, defense attorneys should be allowed to see it, a prosecutor agreed Thursday. But Assistant U.S. Attorney William Hogan said he didn’t expect to find anything related to the case against the so-called “Broadview Six.” Hogan made the comment while speaking to U.S. District Judge April Perry about …

State to turn over White House communications to remaining ‘Broadview 6’ defendants

Oak Park Trustee Brian Straw was the only defendant in court Thursday morning when U.S. Judge April Perry approved the defense’s request that any record of White House officials encouraging criminal charges for the “Broadview 6” be turned over.  As long as a record of White House influence exists, that is.  The defense team has argued that Straw and the other progressive political figures charged with felony conspiracy were selectively targeted …