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Jun 24, 2025 FBI arrested a Wisconsin judge for allegedly obstructing immigration authorities in her courthouse Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
Arresting a sitting judge for actions in her official capacity raises concerns about judicial independence and potential retaliation.
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- FBI arrests Wisconsin judge for alleged obstruction of immigration enforcement — In late April, the FBI arrested a Wisconsin judge and alleged she obstructed immigration authorities attempting to arrest a man in her courthouse. The arrest represents federal law enforcement action against a judicial officer for actions taken in her official capacity.
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Week 23 – 2025-06-21–2025-06-27
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Jun 23, 2025 Kristi Noem threatened to revoke Harvard's ability to enroll international students Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
Using regulatory authority to punish an academic institution perceived as politically resistant threatens institutional independence and free speech.
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- Homeland Security Secretary Noem threatened to revoke Harvard's international student program — On June 23, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem penned an op-ed in the Washington Post stating she remains "prepared to revoke Harvard University's Student and Exchange Visitor Program [SEVP] certification," which would prohibit the school from enrolling international students. Noem claimed Harvard has not complied with "lawful oversight duties," has "fostered antisemitic extremism," and "used taxpayer money to collaborate with an American adversary." She also attacked the federal judge who blocked the administration's earlier attempt to revoke the certification.
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Week 23 – 2025-06-21–2025-06-27
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