The administration has refused to release the money because New York is a so-called sanctuary city. It was “a blatant violation of the law,” the judge wrote. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Kaplan, Lewis A”
Judge Steps Up Pressure on ICE to Fix Conditions in N.Y.C. Holding Cells
By Gotham Rex on September 17, 2025
Judge Lewis A. Kaplan said he was intervening to protect migrants from being detained in potentially “unconstitutional and inhumane” circumstances at 26 Federal Plaza. Source: New York Times
Why Is Trump Facing E. Jean Carroll in a Second Defamation Trial?
By Gotham Rex on January 18, 2024
A jury already found that the former president sexually assaulted E. Jean Carroll, a former magazine writer, and defamed her. Why is he in court again? Source: New York Times
Judge Threatens to Eject Trump From Carroll Trial After His Complaints
By Gotham Rex on January 18, 2024
The former president’s right to be at his trial “can be forfeited,” the judge warned. E. Jean Carroll is seeking at least $10 million in damages for his denials that he sexually assaulted her. Source: New York Times
Prince Andrew Mounts Attack Against Woman Who Accused Him of Sexual Abuse
By Gotham Rex on October 29, 2021
Andrew, the second son of Queen Elizabeth II, said the woman was seeking financial gain from one of the world’s best known royal families. Source: New York Times
Biden Justice Department Seeks to Defend Trump in Suit Over Rape Denial
By Gotham Rex on June 7, 2021
Donald Trump is facing a defamation lawsuit brought by E. Jean Carroll, who has accused Mr. Trump of raping her. Source: New York Times