Anderson Cooper 360 Federal Judge: No Evidence Trump Admin. Is Complying With Order
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Apr 16, 2025 Paula Reid, CNN’s chief legal affairs correspondent, shares insights on a federal judge's frustration with the Trump administration over a mistaken deportation to El Salvador. She discusses the complexities of the case involving alleged MS-13 connections and the potential constitutional crises stemming from non-compliance. Additionally, the episode touches on Mark Zuckerberg's testimony in an antitrust case regarding Meta, revealing how tech giants navigate legal battles while facing mounting political scrutiny.
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Mistaken Deportation
- A judge ordered the Trump administration to provide documents and answer questions about a mistakenly deported man.
- The man, Kilma Obrego Garcia, was deported to El Salvador despite a judge's ruling against it.
Unproven Allegations
- The Trump administration claims Abrego Garcia is an MS-13 gang member involved in human trafficking.
- However, they have not provided any evidence to support these claims.
Judge Rejects Trump's Meeting as Evidence
- Judge Sheenas rejected the government's claim that President Trump's meeting with El Salvador's president constituted facilitating Abrego Garcia's return.
- She emphasized the need for actual evidence of efforts to secure his release.