ICE Lawyer Who Told Judge She Was Overwhelmed Is Running for Congress - The New York Times
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An ICE lawyer who previously cited being overwhelmed is now running for Congress.
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Former DOJ/ICE Attorney Julie Le's Congressional Bid
Former Justice Department and ICE attorney Julie Le has announced her candidacy for Congress, launching a Democratic primary challenge against incumbent Ilhan Omar. Her campaign has drawn attention due to her past criticisms of ICE enforcement and a viral moment where she told a judge her job 'sucks'.
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Former Department of Justice and ICE attorneys are launching campaigns for Congress, bringing their legal backgrounds and past experiences into the political arena. One candidate previously expressed being 'overwhelmed' in her role.
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