Massachusetts Judge Defends Actions in Alleged ICE Evasion Case

A Massachusetts judge has taken the stand to defend herself against allegations that she facilitated an immigrant’s escape from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by allowing the individual to exit through a back door of the courthouse. This incident, reportedly occurring seven years ago, has attracted considerable attention. The judge argued that her decision was simply to allow the man an opportunity to consult with an attorney in a courthouse lockup and not to orchestrate an evasion of ICE. Details regarding the case and the judge’s testimony can be accessed through further coverage.