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Ex-U.S. Attorney Who Said "This Job Sucks" in Minnesota Court Amid ICE Surge Running Against Rep. Ilhan Omar
Julie T. Le was removed after expressing frustration with immigration enforcement workload and now challenges Ilhan Omar on a platform including immigration reform.
- On Wednesday, Julie T. Le announced she is running as a Democrat against Rep. Ilhan Omar for Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, with a campaign launch planned March 14 in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.
- Facing more than 85 cases, Le told U.S. District Judge Jerry W. Blackwell 'This system sucks, this job sucks' amid a surge of habeas petitions tied to Operation Metro Surge.
- Federal authorities removed Le from the Minnesota detail and she was fired shortly after the hearing, while U.S. Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin called her conduct unprofessional.
- Citing a belief that only legislators can change the law, Julie T. Le said the courtroom episode motivated her to run and urged legislative fixes for immigration enforcement.
- Minnesota's 5th District, a Democratic stronghold including Minneapolis, sets the stakes for a primary challenge as Rep. Ilhan Omar, U.S. Representative since 2019, seeks reelection.
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Omar faces primary from ex-DOJ lawyer who told judge 'this job sucks'
A former government attorney who drew national attention after a tense courtroom exchange over immigration enforcement last month is launching a bid for Congress against Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN). Julie Le, who previously defended Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in Minnesota as a temporary attorney for the Justice Department, announced Wednesday that she is running as a Democrat in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District. She plans to la…
Former federal prosecutor Julie Le announces campaign for Minnesota congressional seat
A former federal prosecutor who drew attention during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota when she told a judge she hated her job now says she is running for Congress. Julie Le is running as a Democrat in Minnesota’s 5th District — the seat held by Democrat Ilhan Omar.
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