Bill Quigley
Coverage of Bill Quigley in the Nexus archive.
- Top immigration judge says courts should be open to public
An immigration judge in Louisiana emphasized courts' commitment to public transparency after observers alleged repeated denials of access to immigration proceedings. The judge warned staff that failing to grant access could result in disciplinary action, following a complaint filed by advocates who documented over 50 instances of denied entry to hearings.
- Court watchers blocked from Louisiana immigration hearings are fighting to gain access
Court watchers in Louisiana, including Bonnie Byland, have been repeatedly denied access to immigration hearings and filed a complaint alleging violations of public access rights. The complaint claims over 50 denials without explanation in seven months, with observers arguing it contradicts constitutional and policy standards for transparency in federal courts.