Fired Immigration Judge Sues DOJ Over Bias Claims

By Elaine Briseño · August 6, 2026, 3:52 PM EDT

A Democratic immigration judge fired days before her position became permanent has sued the U.S. Department of Justice, saying the Constitution does not give the president authority to discriminate against civil...

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Case Information

Case Title

RAHMAN PETIT v. BLANCHE et al

Case Number

1:26-cv-02765

Court

District Of Columbia

Nature of Suit

Civil Rights: Jobs

Date Filed

August 05, 2026