Tag: Judges
Smoking a cannabis cigar at a Red Line stop led to a gun arrest — but one of the county’s most lenient judges let him out on an ankle monitor
Joseph Wright and the items he is accused of having on the Red Line. (Cook County Sheriff’s Office)…
Out-of-control judges lead to out-of-control crime
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins expressed her frustration, stating, “We are going to continue to be the…
When judges release dangerous criminals, there are ways for prosecutors to fight back. In Cook County, that almost never happens.
Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke took office on December 1, 2024. (Campaign photo, CWBChicago) Following the…
The numbers behind Trump’s dismissals of immigration judges : NPR
The front lobby of the Miami Immigration Court seen on Jan. 28, 2026 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle/Getty…
Judge’s hands forced in man’s bid to adopt his own son
A man from New Zealand has been granted permission to adopt a child born to a surrogate mother…
Judges will now review ‘major’ electronic monitoring violations within 24 hours, chief judge says
Cook County’s electronic monitoring (EM) programs are undergoing significant changes under the leadership of new Chief Judge Charles…
Police slam judge’s ruling banning non-lethal weapons, saying he’s putting lives in danger
Police Officers Condemn Federal Judge's Ruling on Less-Lethal Projectiles Rank-and-file police officers have criticized a federal judge they…
Alina Habba Forced To Resign After Judges Determine She Was Illegally Appointed
Alina Habba has announced her decision to step down from her position as the acting U.S. attorney for…
Exclusive: Chief judge’s staff was repeatedly warned of CTA fire attacker’s electronic monitoring violations, records show
The recent horrifying incident on a Blue Line train where a woman was set on fire by Lawrence…
Deadly wigmaker’s sweetheart deal proves even kid-killing is shrugged off by NYC judges
The recent sentencing of Miriam Yarimi for the tragic accident that resulted in the death of a Brooklyn…
In blow to Trump, federal judges block new Texas congressional map
A Federal Court Puts the Brakes on Texas' Gerrymandering Efforts A panel of federal judges has effectively slammed…
Judges order contingency funds for SNAP payments during shutdown
The recent rulings by federal judges in Massachusetts and Rhode Island have brought some relief to the millions…