4th Circuit Denies Trump Administration's Bid to Block Return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
This one is headed to SCOTUS and I hope to hell they choose NOT to hear it.
In a significant legal defeat, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has unanimously rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to block the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, ruling that he must be brought back to the U.S. by midnight tonight. This decision follows a previous order by Judge Paula Xinis, which directed the immediate return of Abrego Garcia, whose deportation was contested as being carried out under rushed and unlawful procedures. The ruling represents a major blow to the administration's ongoing battle with the judiciary over immigration enforcement and executive authority.
Read the document for yourself here:
The court's opinion not only reinforced the original order but also sharply criticized the Department of Justice (DOJ) for its conduct in the case. The Fourth Circuit panel rebuked the DOJ for allegedly punishing government attorneys who had properly argued the case, emphasizing that "the duty of zealous representation is tempered by the duty of candor to the court," calling out what it saw as an abuse of power. While the opinion refrained from naming specific officials, the rebuke was clear, sending a strong message about the importance of upholding the rule of law.
The Trump administration has already filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court, seeking emergency relief, but with the midnight deadline rapidly approaching, it remains uncertain whether the high court will intervene before the deadline passes.
Source: Meidas Touch