Legal AF by MeidasTouch Legal AF Full Episode 7/5/2025
Jul 6, 2025
In a dark twist, federal judges grapple with Trump's power abuses and the case of Abrego Garcia highlights dire asylum struggles. The Supreme Court's controversial rulings on deportations raise serious due process concerns, echoing dissenting voices of key justices. Corporate politics intertwine with media integrity as CBS makes dubious deals that could damage public trust. Trump's nominating practices spark alarm over ideology and qualifications in government roles, revealing the ongoing tensions at the law-politics intersection.
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False Claims Against Abrego Garcia
- Pam Bondi and the Trump regime are making false public statements about Abrego Garcia that are not in his indictment.
- These extrajudicial comments violate professional rules and aim to tarnish his reputation before trial.
Smuggling vs. Trafficking Clarified
- Human smuggling and human trafficking are legally distinct crimes with different implications.
- Judge Holmes clarified that Abrego Garcia faces smuggling charges without evidence of exploitation or trafficking of minors.
Abrego Garcia's Torture Allegations
- Abrego Garcia alleges he was tortured in El Salvador, violating the Convention Against Torture.
- His lawyers successfully sought protective custody to avoid deportation back to dangerous conditions.