Joseph Molina Flynn, a municipal court judge in Central Falls, Rhode Island, resigned after federal agents raided his immigration law office in downtown Providence. The raid, carried out by the FBI and Homeland Security, involved agents seizing documents and electronic devices from the office on Thursday.
Video footage shared by local reporters captured law enforcement officials removing boxes from the building, with black SUVs and police vehicles seen outside. Authorities have not disclosed details regarding the investigation, but sources indicate it began before President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
Immigration Attorney Joseph MOLINA Flynn, licensed in both Massachusetts & Rhode Island had his office raided by Homeland Security & the FBI today.
He resigned his position as a Municipal Court Judge within hours of the raid. That was quick 🤔 pic.twitter.com/eujk6EScsB
— ♥️🇺🇸 𝓒𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓪 🇮🇹♥️ (@CB618444) January 24, 2025
Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera addressed the situation, emphasizing her commitment to transparency and accountability. She confirmed Molina Flynn’s resignation and announced that Associate Judge Robert McConnell would temporarily oversee court proceedings.
Molina Flynn, originally from Colombia, arrived in the US on a tourist visa at the age of 9 and lived undocumented for 15 years before securing legal residency and eventually citizenship. He later founded a law firm focusing on immigration, family, and criminal law.
NEW: Reports of Homeland Security agents and the FBI raid office of a known Providence immigration lawyer.
The building houses the offices of Joseph Molina Flynn, an immigration lawyer in Massachusetts and Rhode Island who serves as a municipal court judge in Central Falls.… pic.twitter.com/lmpGMChVmL
— I Meme Therefore I Am 🇺🇸 (@ImMeme0) January 23, 2025
Officials from the Rhode Island judicial system confirmed that the Office of Disciplinary Counsel is aware of the ongoing situation but stated that no criminal charges have been filed against him at this time.
Reports suggest that Molina Flynn’s legal practice has offices in Providence and Boston, handling cases for clients across New England. Federal authorities have yet to provide further details on the nature of the investigation.
The investigation has drawn widespread attention, raising concerns over potential legal implications and the impact on clients who relied on Flynn’s services for their immigration cases.
