Rhode Island Judge Faces Misconduct Complaint Over Allegations Against DOJ Attorneys

A federal judge in Rhode Island, Mary S. McElroy, is facing a judicial misconduct complaint filed by the Center to Advance Security in America (CASA). The complaint alleges that McElroy made false and politically motivated statements against attorneys from the Department of Justice (DOJ) during a dispute over federal subpoenas related to transgender medical treatments for minors. CASA has requested the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to investigate McElroy's conduct, claiming it reflects a partisan campaign against DOJ personnel. The allegations stem from a DOJ investigation initiated under former Attorney General Pam Bondi, which examined whether hospitals providing transgender-related drugs or surgeries to minors violated federal laws. The complaint highlights McElroy's referral of DOJ attorneys to the District of Rhode Island’s disciplinary committee and her accusations of misleading conduct. CASA argues that McElroy's actions violated judicial ethics rules that require judges to maintain impartiality and integrity. The complaint emphasizes that the issue at hand is not the merits of McElroy's ruling on the subpoenas but rather her conduct towards the DOJ attorneys involved.