The U.S. Senate confirmed Darin Smith as U.S. attorney for Wyoming, a development occurring days after federal judges dismissed nine felony cases. The dismissals stemmed from findings of Smith’s “flagrant” misconduct during grand jury proceedings, prompting concerns regarding prosecutorial conduct and the administration of justice on the Wind River Reservation.
The ACLU-D.C. is raising concerns over two controversial moves in Washington, D.C. – a new order from the Metropolitan Police Department to cooperate with ICE and President Trump’s takeover of the city’s police force – which they argue threaten community safety and democratic governance.
A study by Simmrin Law found that Wyoming handed down the harshest average sentence for drug trafficking offenses, raising questions about systemic inequities in sentencing and the need for reform.
As the federal government scales up U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, including mass deportations, it’s likely…