Federal Prosecutors Struggle to Indict ICE Protestors

Trump pick rages as grand juries reject ICE protest cases over false claims

A Los Angeles Times investigation reveals that Bill Essayli, the Trump-appointed U.S. attorney for the Central District of California, has been aggressively pursuing felony charges against anti-ICE demonstrators—but grand juries are repeatedly refusing to indict. Essayli was reportedly “irate” and could be heard “screaming” at prosecutors in the federal courthouse in downtown Los Angeles when a grand jury declined to indict one protester targete…

Prosecutors Can't Persuade L.A. Grand Juries To Indict Protesters

A prosecutor had the irate Trump administration appointee on speakerphone outside the grand jury room, and his screaming was audible, witnesses said.

Federal prosecutors struggle to indict ICE protestors

U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli has filed felony charges against 38 ICE protestors, but only secured seven indictments. Some in his office question whether his approach is based on the evidence.

Trump official 'irate' after grand juries refuse to indict LA anti-ICE protesters: report

This story originally appeared in Common Dreams on July 24, 2025. It is shared here with permission. A Trump administration appointee has been going hard after demonstrators in Los Angeles who in recent weeks have been protesting against Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations—but it seems like he’s having a hard time getting grand juries to go along. The Los Angeles Times reports that Bill Essayli, who was appointed by U.S. Attorney Gene…

Trump Official 'Irate' After Grand Juries Refuse to Indict LA Anti-ICE Protesters: Report

Trump appointee struggles to indict LA protesters. Anti-ICE demonstrators evade felony charges in ongoing legal battles.

Trump Team Pissed as L.A. Juries Refuse to Indict ICE Protesters

U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli was reduced to screaming after his latest failure.