Dear President Trump and United States Attorneys Martin and Dhillon:
I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out to bring to your attention a matter of significant concern involving civil rights violations and judicial overreach within the United States District Court for the Eastern Section of Tennessee, as well as Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Given your expertise in civil rights and constitutional law, your insight and potential involvement could be invaluable in addressing these critical issues.
The petitioners, Van Irion and I, have filed a Petition for Writ of Mandamus (enclosed) and/or Prohibition to the U.S. Supreme Court, highlighting alarming procedural and substantive irregularities in the Sixth Circuit, a problem that is festering in American jurisprudence.
Specifically, the petition details unauthorized actions by the Sixth Circuit Clerk, including the drafting and entry of substantive court orders without judicial authorization, refusal to allow judicial review of such orders, and violations of the courts own Local Rules 45 and 46.
Similar conduct has been referred to the DOJ previously by this Firm regarding Judge Sutton, Sixth Circuit Clerk Kelly Stephens and Judge McDonough of the United States District Court for the Eastern Section of Tennessee. The previous referral was sent by the DOJ to its criminal division for further investigation involving the destruction of metadata concerning technical records of litigants who appear before the United States District Court for the Eastern Section of Tennessee, as well as the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
These unlawful actions are not dissimilar from the Article III judges the DOJ has been dealing with regarding President Trump’s mandate issued by the American voters. These judges are the same Article III judges cut from the same cloth of the lawfare that illegally went after President Trump and his family. Now the deep state is attacking President Trump’s supporters … This is a pattern of conduct the citizens of this Country are now well aware of and something must be done to right the ship so a complete loss of confidence in the judiciary in this Country is avoided.
These actions raise serious constitutional concerns, including:
- Article III Violations: The delegation of judicial authority to non-judicial personnel undermines the constitutional framework of the judiciary.
- Statutory Violations: The unauthorized use of judicial signatures or seals potentially contravenes 18 U.S.C. 505.
- Due Process Violations: The Clerks actions disregard procedural safeguards mandated by the Sixth Circuits Local Rules, particularly in attorney disciplinary proceedings.
The relief sought in the petition includes striking unauthorized orders, mandating judicial review of substantive orders, and appointing a special counsel to investigate potential criminal abuse of authority. These measures are essential to restore the integrity of the judicial process and public confidence in the federal judiciary.
This case has far-reaching implications for the rule of law and the accountability of the judiciary. If left unaddressed, such practices will further erode public trust in the legal system and set a dangerous precedent for judicial overreach.
We would greatly appreciate your assistance in addressing these issues. Your involvement could take various forms, such as providing legal support, filing amicus briefs, or raising public awareness about the broader implications of this case. Should you require additional documentation or legal analysis to support the claims made in the petition, we would be more than happy to provide it.
Thank you for considering this urgent matter. Your expertise and advocacy could play a pivotal role in ensuring that the principles of justice and accountability are upheld.
Sincerely,
Russ Egli
December 28, 2025
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