Matthew Boaz
@mboaz.bsky.social
Asst. Prof. of Law - University of Kentucky, J. David Rosenberg College of Law. I write on immigration, criminal law, abolition, and detention issues.
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This is so deeply at odds with the vision and history of America. Take pretty much any ethnic or racial group that are part of the American mosaic America today - they have all faced the same accusation. The moment these accusations are turned into policy are some of the most shameful in US history
Stephen Miller is now arguing that assimilation is fundamentally impossible and that certain cultures are not compatible with Western civilization
November 28, 2025 at 1:58 PM
This is so deeply at odds with the vision and history of America. Take pretty much any ethnic or racial group that are part of the American mosaic America today - they have all faced the same accusation. The moment these accusations are turned into policy are some of the most shameful in US history
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People in the U.S. need to be paying attention to what’s happening in the U.K., because it’s going hand in hand with what is happening in the U.S., the agitators at work on both sides of the pond are working hand in hand with each other, and both have similar goals of ethnic cleansing.
YOU WANTED NET IMMIGRATION TO COME DOWN! THIS IS WHAT THAT LOOKS LIKE!
November 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
People in the U.S. need to be paying attention to what’s happening in the U.K., because it’s going hand in hand with what is happening in the U.S., the agitators at work on both sides of the pond are working hand in hand with each other, and both have similar goals of ethnic cleansing.
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Due process and equal protection claims in every immigration court proceeding going forward
November 24, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Due process and equal protection claims in every immigration court proceeding going forward
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Maybe in 2027 but sure as hell not in 2026. And meanwhile, thanks to a stupid, ill-conceived law from 1996, challenging any of this crap on a systematic basis is nearly impossible. slate.com/news-and-pol...
November 21, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Maybe in 2027 but sure as hell not in 2026. And meanwhile, thanks to a stupid, ill-conceived law from 1996, challenging any of this crap on a systematic basis is nearly impossible. slate.com/news-and-pol...
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Instead of hiring more immigration judges, the Department of Justice just posted an ad for "deportation judges." join.justice.gov
November 21, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Instead of hiring more immigration judges, the Department of Justice just posted an ad for "deportation judges." join.justice.gov
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We'll see if they actually mean it, but this announcement after one week confirms that Charlotte was impeccably well organized for this moment.
www.cbsnews.com/news/charlot...
www.cbsnews.com/news/charlot...
Federal immigration crackdown in Charlotte, North Carolina, has ended, sheriff's office says
A federal immigration crackdown based in Charlotte, North Carolina's largest city, is now over, a local law enforcement agency said Thursday.
www.cbsnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:05 PM
We'll see if they actually mean it, but this announcement after one week confirms that Charlotte was impeccably well organized for this moment.
www.cbsnews.com/news/charlot...
www.cbsnews.com/news/charlot...
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fwiw, when the district court judge in this same case blocked trump from deploying the guard in chicago, she based her reasoning in part on several instances in which a grand jury declined to indict protestors whom ice/cbp claimed attacked them
The Trump admin's case to the Supreme Court that the situation in Chicago justifies a National Guard deployment rests partly on the actions of two motorists.
Now, prosecutors have moved to dropped charges against them. Julie Bosman reports... www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/u...
Now, prosecutors have moved to dropped charges against them. Julie Bosman reports... www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/u...
Officials Move to Drop Case Against Drivers in Chicago Immigration Clash
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM
fwiw, when the district court judge in this same case blocked trump from deploying the guard in chicago, she based her reasoning in part on several instances in which a grand jury declined to indict protestors whom ice/cbp claimed attacked them
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Bovino is building a record as a fabulist that has been noted by federal judges and at least one jury which acquitted a protester that Bovino testified against.
Judge Ellis derides Greg Bovino as a serial fabulist who brazenly lied on the stand and seemingly considered it funny to perjure himself. cst.brightspotcdn.com/49/34/daecfb...
November 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Bovino is building a record as a fabulist that has been noted by federal judges and at least one jury which acquitted a protester that Bovino testified against.
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Absolutely incredible; after shooting Marimar Martinez 5 times and arresting her on claims that she rammed them and pulled a gun, prosecutors have now moved to dismiss ALL criminal charges against her and her codefendant.
New: the govt has moved to dismiss its assault case against Marimar Martinez and Anthony Ian Santos Ruiz, two people accused of "box[ing] in" a Border Patrol vehicle in Chicago on Oct. 4.
One agent shot Martinez, with evidence presented to the court that he later bragged about in text messages.
One agent shot Martinez, with evidence presented to the court that he later bragged about in text messages.
November 20, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Absolutely incredible; after shooting Marimar Martinez 5 times and arresting her on claims that she rammed them and pulled a gun, prosecutors have now moved to dismiss ALL criminal charges against her and her codefendant.
The 2025 Kentucky Law Journal Symposium was a fantastic success. So grateful for all of the speakers, students, and members of the community who came to discuss immigration law. www.kentuckylawjournal.org/symposium
November 18, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The 2025 Kentucky Law Journal Symposium was a fantastic success. So grateful for all of the speakers, students, and members of the community who came to discuss immigration law. www.kentuckylawjournal.org/symposium
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One of many costs to US murder (sorry, no better word for it) in Caribbean:
"United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal."
"United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal."
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
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November 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
One of many costs to US murder (sorry, no better word for it) in Caribbean:
"United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal."
"United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal."
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This is really good--one of the most powerful and insightful pieces I've read about what @qjurecic.bsky.social appropriately calls "The Third Red Scare." www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
November 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
This is really good--one of the most powerful and insightful pieces I've read about what @qjurecic.bsky.social appropriately calls "The Third Red Scare." www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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November 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Very excited for the Kentucky Law Journal symposium this Friday. A full list of our oustanding panelists is available here: lnkd.in/eY2TSj-7. A schedule of the panels is below.
November 3, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Very excited for the Kentucky Law Journal symposium this Friday. A full list of our oustanding panelists is available here: lnkd.in/eY2TSj-7. A schedule of the panels is below.
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US citizen shot from behind as he warned ICE agents children would be coming to get bus, lawyers say
U.S. citizen shot from behind as he warned ICE agents about children gathering at bus stop, lawyers say
Lawyers for Carlos Jimenez said he was in fear after an agent threatened him with chemical spray, then pointed a gun at him.
www.latimes.com
November 2, 2025 at 11:25 PM
US citizen shot from behind as he warned ICE agents children would be coming to get bus, lawyers say
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study after study after study shows that literally just handing people money and telling them "do what you want with this" reduces homelessness, increases food security for children, makes it more likely people will find and retain jobs.1
November 2, 2025 at 10:31 PM
study after study after study shows that literally just handing people money and telling them "do what you want with this" reduces homelessness, increases food security for children, makes it more likely people will find and retain jobs.1
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Kristi Noem is flat-out lying when she claims no U.S. citizen has been arrested in her violent crackdown. Do a web search on “immigration citizen arrested” and you’ll see. Here’s one of the many documented reports we found.
October 30, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Kristi Noem is flat-out lying when she claims no U.S. citizen has been arrested in her violent crackdown. Do a web search on “immigration citizen arrested” and you’ll see. Here’s one of the many documented reports we found.
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When the U.S. government decides to vindictively make an object lesson out of some random person because of the government’s own prior unlawful incompetence.
NEW: The Trump administration is racing to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia as soon as Friday, conceding it does not intend to follow through on his criminal case despite earlier assurances.
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October 27, 2025 at 11:48 PM
When the U.S. government decides to vindictively make an object lesson out of some random person because of the government’s own prior unlawful incompetence.
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A federal judge issues a GAG ORDER barring Trump's DOJ and Department of Homeland Security from violating Kilmar Abrego Garcia's right to a fair trial, citing a record of "troubling" statements that are "exaggerated if not simply inaccurate."
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October 27, 2025 at 11:50 PM
A federal judge issues a GAG ORDER barring Trump's DOJ and Department of Homeland Security from violating Kilmar Abrego Garcia's right to a fair trial, citing a record of "troubling" statements that are "exaggerated if not simply inaccurate."
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NEW: A federal judge slammed DHS Secretary Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi for publicly attacking Kilmar Abrego Garcia in “exaggerated” and “inaccurate” ways — violating rules meant to protect the integrity of criminal proceedings.
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www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
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A judge slammed Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem over ‘troubling’ remarks about Kilmar Abrego Garcia
U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw ordered the administration to warn every DOJ and DHS employee against improper statements regarding Abrego, who’s facing smuggling charges.
www.politico.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:08 AM
NEW: A federal judge slammed DHS Secretary Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi for publicly attacking Kilmar Abrego Garcia in “exaggerated” and “inaccurate” ways — violating rules meant to protect the integrity of criminal proceedings.
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www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
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Looking forward to this panel!
On Tuesday, Oct. 28, UK Law Prof @mboaz.bsky.social is speaking for a panel with the American Criminal Law Review and Georgetown Immigration Law Journal on Crimmigration. Check it out! #UKLawProfResearch
October 27, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Looking forward to this panel!
Goodness…
Reposting as POTUS is now using his pretend license to kill in the Pacific.
The President of the United States is asserting a license to kill outside the law.
Congress needs to do much more to push back against this supposed prerogative.
www.justsecurity.org/120568/carib...
Congress needs to do much more to push back against this supposed prerogative.
www.justsecurity.org/120568/carib...
October 23, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Goodness…
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October 23, 2025 at 8:36 PM
What?!?!
Trump: "I don't think we're necessarily going to ask for a declaration of war, I think we're just gonna kill people that are bringing drugs into our country. We're going to kill them. They're going to be, like dead."
October 23, 2025 at 8:47 PM
What?!?!
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I started keeping tabs after the election on headlines declaring the death of the resistance. There were a lot of them. And they were premature. Resistance 2.0 is more grizzled, and more local. But it is still cringe, in the sense that it believes in things—like community, and America
Resistance Is Cringe
But it’s also effective.
www.theatlantic.com
October 18, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I started keeping tabs after the election on headlines declaring the death of the resistance. There were a lot of them. And they were premature. Resistance 2.0 is more grizzled, and more local. But it is still cringe, in the sense that it believes in things—like community, and America