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Jul 16, 2025 A class of immigrants and advocates filed suit against DHS, DOJ, and ICE over courthouse arrests Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The case challenged whether executive agencies were undermining court access by turning hearings into arrest points.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- Class-Action Lawsuit Against DHS and DOJ — A group of immigrants and legal advocates filed a class-action lawsuit against DHS, DOJ, and ICE, arguing that courthouse arrests violate immigration law and the Constitution.
- Trump administration sued for arresting people at immigration courts — A class-action lawsuit was filed against the Trump administration by twelve immigrants and their legal advocates, alleging collusion between the Department of Homeland Security and the Justice Department to arrest and
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 26 – 2025-07-12–2025-07-18
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Jul 15, 2025 ICE agents arrested Mahdi Khanbabazadeh outside an Oregon preschool after breaking his car window Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The arrest at a sensitive location showed how immigration enforcement can intrude on family life and chill community trust.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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- ICE Arrest of Mahdi Khanbabazadeh at Oregon Preschool — On July 15, 2025, U.S.
- ICE Arrests Oregon Chiropractor Outside Preschool — On July 15, 2025, Mahdi Khanbabazadeh, a 38-year-old Iranian citizen, was arrested by U.S.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 26 – 2025-07-12–2025-07-18
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Jul 13, 2025 The Department of Justice dropped charges against a Utah doctor accused of destroying Covid vaccines and issuing fake cards Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The dismissal suggested selective enforcement in a public-health fraud case, affecting equal accountability under law.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
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- DoJ drops charges against Utah doctor accused of destroying Covid vaccines — The U.S.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 26 – 2025-07-12–2025-07-18
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Jul 12, 2025 The Department of Justice considered criminal charges against election officials Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
Possible prosecutions of election administrators risked chilling independent election management and altering institutional incentives.
Independently corroborated by1 independent news desk
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- DOJ considers criminal charges against election officials — The Department of Justice is reportedly considering criminal charges against certain election officials.
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Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 26 – 2025-07-12–2025-07-18
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