FBI Arrests U.S. Judge for Alleged Obstruction of Immigration Arrest Operation

Report By Safarti Tarjuman International Desk

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has reportedly arrested a U.S. judge on allegations of obstructing a federal immigration enforcement operation, according to a now-deleted social media post by U.S. Representative Jay Patel.

While official details remain scarce, the deleted post from Rep. Patel, shared briefly on platform X (formerly Twitter), stated that the judge was “taken into federal custody for interfering in a lawful immigration arrest operation carried out by federal agents.”

The FBI has not yet released an official statement regarding the incident, and the identity of the judge has not been publicly confirmed. However, multiple sources indicate that the arrest stems from an alleged incident where the judge may have intentionally delayed or obstructed agents from detaining an undocumented immigrant inside a courthouse.

Legal experts say the case could raise significant questions about the boundaries between judicial discretion and federal immigration enforcement. If confirmed, this would mark a rare and high-profile prosecution involving a sitting member of the judiciary.

The deleted post by Rep. Patel has already drawn sharp reactions online, with supporters calling the arrest a necessary enforcement of the law, while critics argue it may have political implications given the sensitive nature of immigration enforcement in the United States.

The U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI have yet to respond to media inquiries. More information is expected following formal charges or a court appearance.