RI federal judge orders investigation after ICE failed to disclose man’s murder warrant

By: Christopher Shea

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: May 5, 2026

Words: 829

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Rhode Island federal judge who released a man without being told by federal authorities he was wanted for a homicide in his native Dominican Republic said Tuesday the Trump administration’s “lack of candor” warrants a disciplinary inquiry.

That’s why U.S. District Court Judge Melissa DuBose is referring the matter to the full court for review by a magistrate judge or special master.

DuBose announced her disciplinary decision against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) …

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