Note from Elie 5/02: We’ve Got 99 Immigration Problems, but the Judge Arrests Ain’t One
May 02, 2025•10 min
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Summary
Elie Honig discusses the arrests of two state court judges and distinguishes these cases from valid criticisms of the Trump administration's immigration policies. He argues that while the judges actions were wrong, they should not detract from the larger issues of destructive immigration enforcement tactics. Honig also examines the political implications and potential difficulties in securing a conviction in Judge Dugan's case.Episode description
Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.
For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.
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