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A Dallas-based Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) prosecutor has returned to work nearly a year after a racist social media account linked to him sparked outrage and calls for his resignation from members of Congress.
James Rodden, an ICE attorney responsible for prosecuting immigration cases in federal court, was spotted back on duty at the Dallas immigration courthouse this week, according to The Texas Observer. Rodden was previously removed from court schedules in early 2025 after the outlet exposed an X account allegedly operated by him that featured anti-Black, antisemitic, and anti-immigrant posts.
The account, @GlomarResponder, included posts declaring “America is a White nation,” labeling migrants as criminals, and asserting that “all blacks are foreign to my people." Though the account did not display Rodden’s photo, the outlet linked it to him through posts referencing his work as an ICE prosecutor and other identifying details.
Following the exposure, Rodden was pulled from immigration court proceedings while the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Professional Responsibility said it would conduct an internal investigation. ICE officials stated at the time that the probe would be completed within 120 days.
Lawmakers from both the Congressional Black Caucus and the Jewish Caucus called for Rodden’s resignation, warning that his alleged statements raised serious concerns about fairness and impartiality in immigration prosecutions.
Texas Rep. Marc Veasey said the allegations called into question “the integrity of ICE’s prosecutorial process.” Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson said Rodden’s conduct appeared to violate ICE’s code of professional responsibility.
“Anyone making racist statements and suggesting violence against immigrants is unfit to represent the United States government in immigration proceedings,” Thompson wrote in a letter to DHS last year.
Despite those concerns, Rodden was seen wearing an ICE staff badge at the Dallas courthouse as recently as Tuesday (January 13). It remains unclear whether the Office of Professional Responsibility completed its investigation or what conclusions, if any, were reached. ICE and the Department of Homeland Security haven't publicly released findings related to the case.
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