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Judge Orders DOJ to Curb Statements on Smuggling Case

10/28/2025

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U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw ordered the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security to refrain from prejudicial statements about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who faces human smuggling charges.
Crenshaw criticized officials, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, for exaggerating Abrego Garcia's character.
The judge warned such statements could lead to sanctions and demanded communications on the prosecution's motivations.
Abrego Garcia was deported despite a court order and remains detained in Pennsylvania.

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U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw ordered the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security to refrain from prejudicial statements about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who faces human smuggling charges.
Crenshaw criticized officials, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, for exaggerating Abrego Garcia's character.
The judge warned such statements could lead to sanctions and demanded communications on the prosecution's motivations.
Abrego Garcia was deported despite a court order and remains detained in Pennsylvania.