Judge denies DOJ halt bid

A federal judge canceled a Justice Department-requested hearing on her authority to investigate alleged prosecutorial misconduct in the “Broadview Six” case, saying the government’s concerns were immaterial. U.S. District Judge April Perry has ordered Chicago U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros and three assistant U.S. attorneys to testify under oath about grand jury proceedings, statements to the court and redacted transcripts. The Justice Department dropped the case against six anti-ICE protesters in May, but Perry’s inquiry continues and could lead to sanctions or criminal contempt proceedings.

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