Current and former Seattle police officers who attended President Trump’s “Stop the Steal” rally on January 6, 2021, are petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to keep their identities anonymous in public records during an ongoing legal challenge. The Washington State Supreme Court previously ruled that their names could be disclosed, but the officers argue that revealing their identities would violate their privacy and discourage free expression of political opinions. An investigation found two officers violated laws by crossing Capitol barriers, resulting in their termination, while others were found not to have breached policies.
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Government files appeal after Kilmar Abrego Garcia ordered released by federal judge
The government appealed a federal judge's decision to release Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland father mistakenly deported to El Salvador, pending his trial for human smuggling charges to allow for a review of his custody. U.S. Magistrate Barbara D. Holmes expressed concerns over due process violations and noted that Garcia may still face deportation upon release, rendering the court's ruling potentially moot. Need More Context? 🔎
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