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Sam Judy

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Dallas
As seen in: Truthout, The Texas Observer, Mondoweiss, Prism, Dallas Weekly, The Barbed Wire, BreakThrough News
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Sam Judy is an award-winning independent journalist with a background in criminal justice and civil rights. Starting his career during the COVID-19 pandemic, Judy’s civil rights reporting began with investigations into poor air quality in southern Dallas and persistent segregation in DISD schools. His first notable criminal justice investigation came with the murder of Cherish Gibson in 2023. He has maintained prominence through dedicated coverage of state corruption, civil rights violations i…

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Tlaib Calls for Release of Detained Columbia Student Leqaa Kordia

Tlaib Calls for Release of Detained Columbia Student Leqaa Kordia

Rep. Tlaib warns Kordia's health is worsening a year into detention.

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One year after her arrest, a judge has ordered Leqaa Kordia to be released from ICE detention for...

One year after her arrest, a judge has ordered Leqaa Kordia to be released from ICE detention for...

As an immigration judge orders her release for the third time, Leqaa Kordia's team is moving quickly to relea…

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Exclusive: Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib demands Leqaa Kordia's release, says 'I'm afraid she's goi...

Exclusive: Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib demands Leqaa Kordia's release, says 'I'm afraid she's goi...

In an exclusive interview with Mondoweiss, U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib speaks about her visit with ICE detainee L…

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The government-sanctioned persecution of Leqaa Kordia

The government-sanctioned persecution of Leqaa Kordia

Leqaa Kordia was recently hospitalized after a seizure as she approaches a year in government detention. Her …

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The last Columbia protester in ICE detention: Leqaa Kordia on her 9 months in captivity

The last Columbia protester in ICE detention: Leqaa Kordia on her 9 months in captivity

Leqaa Kordia has been held by ICE since her arrest in March 2025. Her attorneys say the White House is target…

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DHS Accuses Elderly Jordanian Caregiver of 'Terrorist' Ties to PLO

DHS Accuses Elderly Jordanian Caregiver of 'Terrorist' Ties to PLO

On Oct. 28, Maher Tarabishi, 62, of Arlington, Texas was arrested upon arrival at his local ICE office, where…

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‘I’ve become stronger:’ Leqaa Kordia on life after ICE detention

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By Sam Judy
| Mondoweiss Verified
One month ago, Mondoweiss reported on what would be Leqaa Kordia’s final hearing to determine bail eligibility while confined in Prairieland Detention Center in North Texas. Now, she has returned to her home in Paterson, N.J., with renewed strength. Kordia’s release was widely celebrated. Notable supporters like Zohran Mamdani lauded her release, as did organizations including the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP).
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UTD Calls in 5 Different Policing Bodies to Dismantle ‘Gaza Liberation Plaza’

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By Sam Judy
| Dallas Weekly Verified
The encampment at Chess Plaza, which was established less than 12 hours before its raid at around 4 pm, was built in solidarity with the people of Gaza. Demonstrators at the encampment demand that UTD divest from the State of Israel and corporations promoting and perpetuating occupation, including local arms manufacturers. Students for Justice in Palestine and Palestinian Youth Movement collaborated to organize the protest.
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Zurawski v. Texas & its Effect on Black Maternity

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By Sam Judy
| Dallas Weekly Verified
Late on Friday, August 4, 2023, a judge ruled that individuals experiencing complications during pregnancy are exempt from the state’s restrictive abortion laws after several Texans, including two doctors, sued to clarify the laws. While the Office of the Attorney General has pressed the state to dismiss the lawsuits, claiming plaintiffs have no grounds to sue, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is currently suspended as he awaits a state Senate trial following his impeachment.
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What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

I'm old enough to remember #covfefe.

Why did you become a journalist?

As a film major, I researched police killings in DFW for a final paper on local issues. I switched to journalism and never looked back.

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

Death of the Reverend's Sons: The Police Murder of the Johnson Brothers.

Awards

Communicator Award for Excellence in News Reporting

2025 - General-Feature Article
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