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NewsFlorida BulldogAugust 30, 2026Miami-Dade

Retired judges file Florida Bar complaint against ICE attorney over courtroom rhetoric

A group of retired judges has filed a formal complaint with the Florida Bar against an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) attorney. The complaint alleges that the attorney's public statements and courtroom conduct have endangered the safety of sitting judges.

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Why It Matters

The complaint challenges the professional conduct of a federal government lawyer, raising questions about the boundaries of legal advocacy and the safety of the judiciary in immigration proceedings.

Key Facts

  • A group of retired judges from across the United States filed a complaint with the Florida Bar.
  • The complaint targets an ICE attorney for alleged inflammatory language used in court.
  • The complainants argue that the attorney's rhetoric poses a safety risk to sitting judges.
  • The filing is reported by FloridaBulldog.org.

Who's Mentioned

personAshley Moody“Former Florida Attorney General and Percival's former boss”organizationU.S. Marshal’s Service“Source of data on threats to judges”organizationFlorida Bar“The regulatory body receiving the complaint.”personPeggy Quince“Former Florida Supreme Court Justice leading the coalition”personNoreen Marcus“The author of the news article.”personPaula Xinis“Maryland U.S. District Judge targeted in Percival's posts”organizationThe Florida Bar“Regulatory body for Florida lawyers”organizationICE“Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the employer of the attorney named in the c”personJames Percival“General Counsel to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security”organizationDemocracy Defenders Fund“Nonprofit organization that filed the complaint”organizationFloridaBulldog.org“The news outlet reporting on the filing.”