Federal Charges Against Judges for Helping Undocumented Immigrants Evade Immigration Authorities
Two judges in separate cases, one in Wisconsin and one in Massachusetts, are facing federal charges for allegedly helping undocumented immigrants evade immigration authorities. Judge Shelley Joseph in Massachusetts was charged with conspiracy and obstruction of justice for helping an undocumented immigrant facing drug charges slip out a back door of a courtroom. The case raises questions about the balance between state and federal authority in enforcing the law.