Rhode Island judge hears arguments in censured state lawmaker's ...
A federal judge in Rhode Island heard arguments from a censured state lawmaker who is suing Maine's Speaker of the House over free speech.
katv.comI don’t have live access to news right now, but here are the latest Rhode Island judge developments I can summarize from recent reports:
- A Rhode Island judge, Melissa DuBose, was in the news for considering whether federal authorities could be held in contempt for not disclosing a murder warrant in a local ICE custody matter, with coverage noting the potential accountability of federal agencies in court proceedings. This was reported in early May 2026. [cite ]
- Other items in 2025–2026 covered routine judiciary notes, such as retirements or confirmations within Rhode Island’s Superior Court and management of the federal U.S. Attorney’s office in Rhode Island, reflecting ongoing judicial and prosecutorial shifts in the state. [cite ][cite ]
- Additional discussion in public outlets over the years has included high-profile juror-contact rulings and debates about transparency and access to court proceedings in Rhode Island, illustrating public interest in judicial independence and court procedures. [cite ]
If you’d like, I can fetch the very latest pieces and provide a concise, dated roundup with direct links. I can also pull specific names (e.g., Judge Melissa DuBose or others) and summarize what each piece says.