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Transcripts from the Broadview Six grand jury proceedings reveal prosecutors engaging in vouching for the case, ex parte communications with jurors, and other conduct that sparked questions about fairness; after an initial non-indictment, a second session indicted the six defendants, but the case later collapsed and prosecutors dismissed the remaining charges amid judicial criticism of misconduct.
A federal judge ordered unredacted grand jury transcripts to be examined after revelations of prosecutorial overreach, leading U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to drop the felony conspiracy charge and dismiss all remaining misdemeanor counts in the Broadview Six case, effectively ending the prosecution; the hearing highlighted concerns about redactions and potential sanctions for the DOJ, and some defendants already had charges dismissed in previous steps; the case stems from a Sept. 2025 protest outside a Broadview ICE facility.
On the Grammys 2026 red carpet in Los Angeles, celebrities blended fashion with political expression, with many wearing 'ICE OUT' pins to show solidarity with immigration-protest organizers, while standout looks came from Kehlani, Joni Mitchell, Bon Iver, FKA twigs, Sabrina Carpenter and other stars.
Texas DPS troopers in riot gear faced about 40 protesters outside the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, demanding the release of a five-year-old detained with his father; pepper-ball projectiles and pepper spray were deployed, two arrests were reported, and the crowd dispersed after authorities maintained order.
Singer Nezza performed a Spanish-language version of the national anthem at a Dodgers game in Los Angeles as a personal protest against immigration crackdowns, despite being told not to sing in Spanish by a team official. The act was supported by Dodgers player Kiké Hernández, highlighting community solidarity, and Nezza faced no disciplinary action from the team.
David Huerta, a prominent California labor leader and president of the Service Employees International Union of California, was arrested during a protest against immigration raids in Los Angeles. He was charged with conspiracy to impede an officer but was released on bail. Huerta has a long history of advocating for immigrant rights and workers' rights, and his arrest has sparked national condemnation and protests.