Justice Department lawyer benched in New York ICE case as judge hints at further punishment

U.S. District Judge Sanket J. Bulsara booted a Justice Department lawyer from being able to argue in a case over ICE arrests in New York, saying he believes Thomas Price violated a key rule of court procedure with a recent filing in the case.

Justice Department lawyer benched in New York ICE case as judge hints at further punishment

TL;DR

  • U.S. District Judge Sanket J. Bulsara has removed a Justice Department lawyer, Thomas Price, from arguing a case.
  • The case involves ICE arrests in New York.
  • The judge believes Price violated a key rule of court procedure with a recent filing.
  • The judge indicated that further punishment for the lawyer might occur.