Report: Federal Judge Who Halted ICE Arrests May Have a Conflict of Interest, Sources Say
Operations in Kern County slowed, prompting praise from civil rights groups and concern from agricultural employers. Controversy followed when reports revealed Judge Jennifer Thurston’s husband, a real-estate executive, profits from housing undocumented workers, raising ethical questions about judicial impartiality. Critics argue her ruling could benefit his business. Under federal law, judges must recuse themselves if … Read more