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Garcia's Lawyers Slam DOJ's Subpoena Block in Court

10/31/2025

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Garcia Challenges DOJ

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers criticize the DOJ's bid to block subpoenas for high-ranking officials, calling it bizarre and cowardly.
U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw ordered an evidentiary hearing on vindictive prosecution.
The Department of Justice argues that Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's testimony is unnecessary, while Kilmar Abrego Garcia's team subpoenaed additional officials, saying the government's actions hinder their defense ahead of the November 4 hearing.

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Garcia Faces DOJ Inquiry

Kilmar Abrego Garcia will remain in the U.S. through late November as the Justice Department investigates potential retaliatory charges.
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis approved a two-day hearing in Nashville on vindictive prosecution tied to a 2022 traffic stop.
Judge Waverly Crenshaw is considering whether to compel Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to testify.
Crenshaw reprimanded Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi for misleading public comments.

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Garcia Challenges DOJ

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers criticize the DOJ's bid to block subpoenas for high-ranking officials, calling it bizarre and cowardly.
U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw ordered an evidentiary hearing on vindictive prosecution.
The Department of Justice argues that Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's testimony is unnecessary, while Kilmar Abrego Garcia's team subpoenaed additional officials, saying the government's actions hinder their defense ahead of the November 4 hearing.

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