FBI Raids Rhode Island Immigration Lawyer's Office; Judge Resigns

Joseph Molina Flynn, a prominent attorney and former undocumented immigrant, stepped down as Central Falls municipal judge following the federal investigation.

Federal agents from the FBI, DHS, and IRS executed a court-authorized raid on the Providence law office of Joseph Molina Flynn on Thursday.
Molina Flynn, who also served as a municipal court judge in Central Falls, resigned from his judicial position shortly after the raid.
The investigation reportedly focuses on allegations of fraud related to immigration representation, though no charges have been filed as of Thursday afternoon.
Molina Flynn, a former undocumented immigrant, is known for his work in immigration law and his historic appointment as the first openly gay and formerly undocumented judge in Rhode Island.
Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera expressed concern over the raid and emphasized the city's commitment to transparency and accountability in municipal operations.