U. S. District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston, nominated by President Biden, made headlines for her ruling affecting border enforcement. Laura Loomer has raised serious concerns about a potential conflict of interest related to the judge’s family business ties.
1. Injunction Against Border Patrol:
Judge Thurston issued an injunction prohibiting Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents in California from stopping illegal aliens without a warrant. This decision followed arrests made during “Operation Return to Sender” under the Trump administration.
2. Claims of Rights Violations:
In her ruling, Thurston stated that the conduct of Border Patrol violated constitutional rights. She ordered Border Patrol to report every 60 days on arrests made without warrants until the lawsuit concludes.
3. Use of Race in Arguments:
During a court hearing prior to the ruling, Thurston remarked that it is inappropriate to approach individuals of color without cause, reflecting her view on racial profiling.
4. Conflict of Interest Uncovered:
Loomer revealed that Judge Thurston's husband, Marc, is a real estate broker with ties to illegal alien clients, suggesting a financial interest that could be affected by her ruling. This raises questions about her impartiality and adherence to federal guidelines requiring judges to recuse themselves from cases where there is a potential conflict of interest.
5. Federal Recusal Guidelines Violated:
Under federal guidelines, a judge must recuse themselves if their impartiality might reasonably be questioned or if a spouse has a financial interest in the outcome of a case. Thurston's failure to recuse herself has been pointed out as a significant breach of these regulations.
6. Trump Family Reaction:
Donald Trump Jr. expressed no surprise at the allegations of conflict involving Judge Thurston, implying a pattern in political judicial decisions.
The implications of Judge Thurston's injunction against border enforcement and the emerging revelations about her personal and family interests raise critical questions about judicial impartiality and conflicts of interest in politically charged cases. Laura Loomer's findings call for scrutiny regarding Thurston's ability to fairly adjudicate issues that intersect with her husband's business interests in real estate and immigration.
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