U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth have called for the resignation of U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros due to issues surrounding the 'Broadview Six' case. In a statement released on Tuesday, they described Boutros's tenure as marked by chaos and internal dysfunction. They emphasized the need for a nonpartisan search for his successor.
The call for resignation follows the collapse of the prosecution against six individuals involved in a protest outside an immigration facility in September. Allegations of misconduct by Boutros's prosecutors have emerged, including improper communication with grand jurors and attempts to conceal information from the court. U.S. District Judge April Perry noted these issues in her remarks.
Boutros dismissed the charges in the case on May 21, stating he was unaware of the misconduct until late April. The senators' request for his resignation is supported by other political figures, including Democratic Senate nominee Juliana Stratton and congressional candidate Daniel Biss, who have also criticized Boutros's handling of the case. Stratton highlighted the importance of maintaining professional standards within the U.S. Attorney's Office amidst ongoing political tensions.