Key Takeaways
- Six federal prosecutors resigned from the DOJ Civil Rights Division over the investigation into Renee Good's widow.
- Bill and Hillary Clinton declined to testify before the House concerning the Jeffrey Epstein files.
- House Democrats are inquiring if January 6th Capitol rioters are currently employed by ICE.
- California Assemblymember Isaac Bryan introduced a bill to prevent local law enforcement from moonlighting as ICE agents.
Deep Dive
- Six federal prosecutors, including Joseph H. Thompson and Harry Jacobs, resigned from the Minnesota US Attorney's Office.
- Resignations stem from the DOJ's focus on investigating Renee Good's widow and protest groups rather than the ICE agent who killed Good.
- Prosecutors reportedly objected to the DOJ's reluctance to involve state officials in the shooting investigation.
- This marks the most significant mass resignation from the Justice Department since February 2025.
- A request for a special master regarding the Epstein Files was initiated by Massey and Khanna due to perceived DOJ incompetence.
- Judge Engelmeier has requested briefing on his jurisdiction and standing to appoint a special master.
- The request concerns the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a law not yet litigated, raising jurisdictional questions.
- House Democrats are investigating whether individuals involved in the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack are employed by ICE.
- A letter was sent to Homeland Security Secretary Christy Noam and Attorney General Pamela Joe Bondi requesting relevant records.
- Maryland Democrat Jamie Raskin, a former January 6th Select Committee member, leads the inquiry, citing concerns about ICE agent accountability.
- Bill and Hillary Clinton refused to testify in the House's Jeffrey Epstein investigation, citing no relevant knowledge.
- Representative James Comer threatened contempt of Congress proceedings against Bill Clinton if he fails to appear for a deposition.
- Such a contempt charge could lead to potential prosecution by the Justice Department.
- California Assemblymember Isaac Bryan is addressing the state's efforts to counter ICE and Customs and Border Protection actions.
- Bryan introduced bill AB 1537, which aims to prohibit local police officers from moonlighting as ICE agents.
- The bill also requires notification when local officers take second employment with ICE, spurred by incidents like Renee Nicole Goode's murder.
- Bryan also proposes state legislation to ban lethal force by ICE agents and local law enforcement on journalists and protesters.
- Listeners shared 'Good Trouble' initiatives, including Red Wine and Blue's virtual social bank on January 14th to combat ICE disinformation.
- One listener recounted CBP agents violently abducting two Target drive-up workers in the Twin Cities, fueling anger towards ICE.
- Other submissions included photos of pets (Chloe, Ace, Panda, Maisie), protest signs, and personal stories of compassionate care and activism.