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- 1Prosecutor in 'Broadview Six' immigration case resigns alleging scapegoating▼Prosecutor accused of misconduct in 'Broadview Six' case resigns, says US attorney 'scapegoated' her
A federal prosecutor accused of misconduct in the 'Broadview Six' case has resigned, saying the US attorney scapegoated her over the episode. The case, tied to immigration enforcement arrests near the Broadview facility in Illinois, has drawn scrutiny over prosecutors' conduct. Her departure adds to controversy surrounding the prosecutions and how responsibility was assigned within the office.
- 2Cuban national convicted in Florida human smuggling case▼Cuban national convicted of using Florida travel agency to smuggle people across border, USAO
A Cuban national has been convicted of using a Florida travel agency as a front to smuggle people across the US border, according to the US Attorney's Office. Prosecutors say the business was used to facilitate illegal crossings. The case highlights ongoing federal efforts to target smuggling networks operating behind legitimate businesses in Florida.