Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced that the Trump administration is taking action against two former Utah court clerks accused of assisting illegal immigrants in evading arrest by federal immigration officers. The clerks, Jennifer Joma and Lauren Kelsey Morrow, were indicted for conspiracy to transport and harbor illegal immigrants, as well as obstruction of proceedings. Mullin stated that there is a 'zero tolerance' policy for individuals who help illegal immigrants evade law enforcement. This incident marks the third occurrence during President Trump's administration where court employees have been implicated in similar actions. Previous cases include a Wisconsin judge convicted of obstruction of justice and a Massachusetts judge whose charges were later dropped.
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Mullin Addresses Judicial Staff Assisting Illegal Immigrants
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced a 'zero tolerance' policy for judicial staff aiding illegal immigrants after two former Utah court clerks were indicted for attempting to help illegal immigrants escape arrest. This incident is part of a broader pattern of similar cases during the Trump administration.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'sneak out'
- ✕ loaded language: 'escape arrest'
- ✕ loaded language: 'smuggle'
- ✕ loaded language: 'harboring and abetting a criminal'
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- ✕ framing: selective emphasis on incidents involving court staff
- ✕ omitted response: a named/criticized party is given no chance to respond
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Mullin: ‘Zero tolerance’ for judicial staff who help illegal immigrants escape courthouses
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Mullin Addresses Judicial Staff Assisting Illegal Immigrants