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NEW: The DOJ dropped misdemeanor charges against anti-ICE protesters, admitting it used improper tactics to secure the indictment. The dismissal marks the end of a case that was widely viewed as politically motivated and ensnared Democratic candidates for the U.S. House and Illinois Legislature.

democracydocket.comDOJ drops charges against Chicago ICE protesters over prosecutorial misconductA federal judge said she was “shocked” by the tactics federal prosecutors used to secure the charges.

22/5/26, 7:02 pm119 reposts366 likes

@spinny.bsky.social

but the case lasted long enough for them to subvert an election, and in the end, isn't that what the DOJ is all about?

@mruble.bsky.social

Good

pamballard3.bsky.social

@pamballard3.bsky.social

So the DOJ lies, and nothing happens????

nichasleft.bsky.social

@nichasleft.bsky.social

“doj dropped” is very different from “judge dismisses with prejudice.”

@bluememe.bsky.social

The full GJ transcript should be made public.

@temptxan.bsky.social

They should all sue for some of that weaponization fund the felon wants to set up.

@susanbp.bsky.social

Does this mean these people are entitled to be compensated from the slush fund? Looks like it to me.

Laura Kowalski Linden

@samoart.bsky.social

@katmabu.bsky.social