A MAGA Judge in Texas Was Called Out by a Colleague for Trying to Steal a Case in Rhode Island
A Texas judge has been criticized for attempting to manipulate a case in Rhode Island involving a federal subpoena for medical records. Judge Mary S. McElroy rejected the subpoena and condemned the Department of Justice for unethical behavior. This incident highlights concerns about the credibility of the DOJ under the current administration.
- ▪Judge Mary S. McElroy rejected a federal subpoena from the DOJ seeking sensitive medical records.
- ▪She criticized the DOJ attorneys for their unethical behavior and lack of candor.
- ▪The case raises questions about the credibility of the DOJ and its practices under the Trump administration.
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Jurisprudence A MAGA Judge in Texas Was Called Out by a Colleague for Trying to Steal a Case in Rhode Island By Mark Joseph Stern Follow Mark Signed Up For Email Alerts Error Signing Up For Email Alerts Close Enter your email to receive alerts for this author. Thanks for signing up! You can manage your newsletter subscriptions at any time. You're already subscribed to the aa_Mark_Joseph_Stern newsletter. You can manage your newsletter subscriptions at any time. We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again, or manage all your newsletter subscriptions here . <div class="slate-notification--error"> Please enable javascript to sign up for newsletters. </div> Email address: Sign Up By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms.
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