DOJ Lawyers Starting To Get Hit With Sanctions, But So Far, It’s Barely Even A Wrist Slap

There’s been plenty of talk by judges about imposing sanctions on ICE and DOJ lawyers who have routinely violated court orders and constitutional rights, and straight up lied in court (or allowed agents and officers to lie in court). But not much has actually been done about this. So far, it’s mostly been threats of future punishment. But if there’s a sign of hope for the future, it’s this, even if “this” is a bit underwhelming. (h/t Kyle Cheney) Sanctions are coming. Slowly. And almost comically. But it’s better than nothing, if only barely. A federal court in Arizona is finally going to “punish” an ICE lawyer for misconduct. The targeted wrist may barely feel the slap, but here it is,...

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