Legal AF by MeidasTouch Trump Caught in Massive Fraud in Court as Abrego Set Free
Dec 12, 2025
A federal judge harshly criticized the Trump Administration for dishonesty in a case involving Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release from ICE. The ruling highlighted illegal removal attempts and torture faced by Abrego. The judge was alarmed by the lack of preparedness of six government witnesses, signaling possible contempt motions ahead. Political pressure and shifting government plans further complicate the situation. Tune in for insights on this unfolding legal drama and what steps might come next.
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Immediate Release Due To Lack Of Removal Order
- Judge Zinnis granted Kilmer Abrego Garcia's habeas petition and ordered immediate release from ICE custody.
- The judge found detention unlawful because there was no removal order to justify holding him.
Illegally Sent To El Salvador And Tortured
- Abrego Garcia was illegally removed to El Salvador where he and about 200 Venezuelans suffered torture despite a non-removal order.
- The judge recorded this Kafkaesque sequence as part of the basis for granting habeas relief.
Detention Without Order Is A Due Process Violation
- The court held that detention to effectuate removal without a removal order violates due process.
- Once the government conceded there was no removal order, the judge treated that as dispositive.