Coverage dated April 5, 2025

DOJ places attorney on leave after struggling in Maryland migrant case

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A Justice Department attorney, who argued on behalf of the government in a lawsuit brought by a Maryland man who was deported to El Salvador in error, is now on indefinite paid leave.

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  1. WTOP Washington DC

    DOJ places attorney on leave after struggling in Maryland migrant case (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    A Justice Department attorney, who argued on behalf of the government in a lawsuit brought by a Maryland man who was deported to El Salvador in error, is now on indefinite paid leave.

  2. The Hill

    DOJ lawyer who criticized admin over Maryland man’s deportation placed on leave (opens The Hill)

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    The Department of Justice (DOJ) placed one of its senior immigration lawyers, who criticized the Trump administration over mistakenly deporting a Maryland man to a prison in El Salvador, on leave. Erez Reuveni, who represented the U.S.

  3. WSVN Miami

    DOJ attorney placed on leave after expressing frustration in court with government over mistakenly deported man - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    (CNN) — The Justice Department has placed on administrative leave a government immigration lawyer who in court this week expressed frustration at not being able to

  4. WMUR

    DOJ places lawyer on leave in mistaken deportation case (opens WMUR)

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    Erez Reuveni was placed on leave after expressing frustration at not being able to answer key questions from a judge over a mistaken deportation case.

  5. Washington Examiner

    DOJ lawyer put on paid leave after openly questioning Trump administration on deportation case (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Erez Reuveni, a DOJ attorney for nearly 15 years, was suspended with pay for "engaging in conduct prejudicial to your client.”

  6. CNN

    DOJ attorney placed on leave after expressing frustration in court with government over mistakenly deported man (opens CNN)

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    The Justice Department has placed on administrative leave a government immigration lawyer who in court this week expressed frustration at not being able to answer key questions from a judge over a mistaken deportation case, according to two people familiar with the matter.