White Supremacist Leader Re-Arrested After Brief Release

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals blocks the release of Robert Rundo, citing concerns over flight risk and previous violent activities.

Robert Rundo, founder of the Rise Above Movement, was re-arrested after a brief release following a district judge's dismissal of his charges due to 'selective prosecution'.
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals issued an emergency stay on the release, citing Rundo as an 'extreme flight risk' with a history of fleeing to avoid arrest.
Federal prosecutors argue that Rundo's group engaged in violent acts at political rallies, contrasting with the judge's view that far-left groups committed worse violence.
Rundo's extensive travel to meet with white supremacist groups abroad underscores the government's concern over his potential to flee the country.
The case has sparked debate over selective prosecution and the balance of free speech with violent actions at political rallies.