A federal judge expressed concern Monday about being “hoodwinked” by plans to rebuild three civil rights oversight offices within the Department of Homeland Security, which are facing mass layoffs. While Judge Ana Reyes said she found testimony from USCIS Ombudsman Ronald Sartini credible and believed he was acting in good faith, she emphasized the urgency of swift action to avoid irreparable harm. 

The case, brought by Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, Urban Justice, and the Southern Border Communities Coalition, highlights serious complaints filed with the offices, including allegations of sexual assault, medical neglect, and abuse by DHS officials.

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