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DHS General Counsel singles out federal judges over immigration rulings

  1. Original Date Announced

    July 23, 2026

    James Percival, DHS’s general counsel, announced on X that he is starting a new series titled "Worst of the Worst, District Judge Edition." His post publicly singles out four federal district judges by name, criticizing them for rulings that have blocked Trump administration immigration policies.

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    2026.07.23 James Percival - Worst of the Worst
  2. Subsequent Trump and Court Action

    August 3, 2026

    2026.08.03 James Percival - Worst of the Worst

    DHS General Counsel Percival continues his "Worst of the Worst" series, singling out two federal district judges for ruling against the Trump administration's immigration policies and for critiquing Percival's attack on judges.

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Current Status

None

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Final/Actual
Trump Administration Action: Change in Practice
Subject Matter:
Agencies Affected: DHS

Commentary

  • 2026.07.23 Bloomberg News - DHS Lawyer Calls Out Judges by Name as Judicial Threats Rise

    Bloomberg News explains that the posts have drawn concern because they come amid a sharp increase in threats and harassment directed at federal judges. Judicial leaders warn that inflammatory rhetoric from public officials can heighten security risks.

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