Summary
Legal papers in a federal immigration case involving President Trump suggest there might be threats or political pressure affecting judges' decisions. A Delaware attorney claims that such pressures could impact the independence of judges, from trial courts to the Supreme Court, raising concerns about their ability to protect people's rights.
Key Facts
- The case involves five Venezuelan men challenging their detention in the United States.
- Delaware attorney Meghan Kelly filed a motion about potential threats to judicial independence.
- The motion mentions pressures that might affect judges, including Supreme Court justices.
- Kelly links threats to landmark cases involving President Trump.
- Concerns include potential influence from executive and legislative branches on judicial decisions.
- Kelly also mentions risks to attorneys involved in such legal cases.
- The motion highlights alleged past threats linked to political figures, though no public evidence supports these claims.