Sotomayor, Gorsuch condemn immigrant's prosecution, citing 'constitutional absurdity'

Two Supreme Court justices have raised significant constitutional concerns over the government’s prosecution of a Mexican national accused of illegally reentering the country, questioning whether the case violates protections against double jeopardy. Justice Sonia Sotomayor and Justice Neil Gorsuch expressed skepticism about how the legal proceedings align with established legal safeguards, suggesting the case may present serious flaws in its handling. Their joint dissent highlights a rare moment of agreement between justices from opposing ideological backgrounds on a contentious immigration enforcement issue. The ruling could have broader implications for how similar cases are pursued in the future.

A liberal and conservative Supreme Court justice joined forces on Tuesday to condemn what they said were “serious constitutional problems” in the government’s prosecution of a Mexican national for illegally reentering the country.  Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined by Justice Neil Gorsuch, said it was difficult to see how Jesus Herrera-Salazar's treatment squared with double jeopardy protections. “Should...