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Joseph Molina Flynn, a municipal court judge in Central Falls, Rhode Island, has resigned following an FBI raid at his immigration law office in downtown Providence. The FBI confirmed the raid, which took place at the Dorrance Street office, was court-authorized but has not revealed specific details about the investigation.
Molina Flynn, appointed in 2021, made history as the first openly gay and formerly undocumented individual to serve as a judge in Central Falls. Born in Medellin, Colombia, he came to the United States as a child on a tourist visa, later overstaying it and living undocumented for 15 years before gaining citizenship. He earned his law degree from the University of Michigan Law School and founded his own firm specializing in immigration, family, and criminal law.
In light of the investigation, Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera expressed concern over the situation and reaffirmed the city’s commitment to maintaining transparency. She announced Molina Flynn’s resignation and named Associate Judge Robert McConnell as interim overseer of municipal court matters.
Although no charges have been filed, the raid and resignation have sparked significant attention in Rhode Island’s legal community. Details of the investigation remain unclear, leaving many awaiting further updates on this unfolding case.
