Judge favors illegal migrants over January 6 defendants


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A controversial federal judge, James Boasberg, has drawn criticism for his contrasting stances on due process rights. While presiding over cases related to the January 6th events, Boasberg appeared to disregard defendants’ rights, even describing the incident as an “insurrection” before any formal insurrection charges. However, when it came to deporting Venezuelan migrants, including alleged gang members, Boasberg insisted they were entitled to individual hearings and due process protections.

In one high-profile case, Boasberg handed down a 22-month prison sentence to Sara Carpenter for entering the Capitol and shaking a tambourine. Yet, when she sought to delay her trial to review newly released security footage that could aid her defense, Boasberg denied the request, citing the risk of disrupting other trials.

During a speech at the University of Chicago, Boasberg expressed frustration that existing laws did not allow for harsher charges against January 6th defendants, hinting at a desire for tougher legal consequences. However, he remained silent on documented issues faced by January 6th detainees, such as solitary confinement and medical care delays, despite presiding over cases where these conditions affected defendants.

This contrasted with Boasberg’s scrutiny of due process rights for Venezuelan migrants facing deportation under the Alien Enemies Act. He rejected the Trump administration’s bid to rescind his restraining order, stating that the migrants were likely to win because they were entitled to individual hearings and due process.

“Judge James Boasberg is a very partisan and wicked person. He has no business deciding the fate of an individual American. He certainly has no business leading the executive branch.”

The article accuses Boasberg of selectively advocating for rights, fighting to protect illegal alien “killers, rapists, and criminals” while persecuting his political opposition. It suggests he would “obviously be happier in Venezuela than in Washington, DC.”