A Florida court detained a US Citizen of Latino ethnicity for being an "illegal immigrant." He showed the court proof of citizenship. The court agreed he's a Citizen—but held him in jail anyway. As a human rights lawyer, I criticized the ruling online as unjust.

For my online critique, a Florida Chief judge filed a formal bar complaint to try to strip me of my law license. I've had to spend nearly $10,000 in fees to fight back: https://www.qasimrashid.com/p/a-florida-chief-judge-sided-with

A Florida Judge Tried To Strip Me Of My Law License

Why I need your courage now more than ever to combat injustice in our legal systems and protect due process of law for All people in the United States

Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid
@QasimRashid so they wrongfully detained an American because he's ethnic, then came after YOU for calling them out? Wtf

@macacator @QasimRashid

lawfare

weaponize the court system with frivolous shit that favors those with deep pockets and victimizes those who are not just broke, but of limited means. and even those in good financial situation, but unwilling or unable to pony up the hefty costs, time commitment, etc