The Lawfare Podcast Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, June 6
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Jun 9, 2025 In this engaging discussion, James Pearce (Legal Fellow at Lawfare), Anna Bower (Senior Editor at Lawfare), and Roger Parloff (Senior Editor at Lawfare) dive into critical legal issues surrounding the Trump administration. They explore a recent Supreme Court ruling blocking discovery against DOGE, the indictment of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and Trump's controversial executive order affecting Harvard University. The conversation also touches on broader implications of legal challenges faced by the administration and how they shape the landscape of executive power and due process.
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Abrego Garcia's Indictment Details
- The indictment alleges Kilmar Abrego Garcia facilitated illegal smuggling as part of MS-13 from 2016 to 2025.
- This criminal charge replaced civil custody issues delaying his return to the U.S.
Skepticism on Abrego Garcia Indictment
- There's skepticism about the timing and motives of Abrego Garcia's indictment.
- Despite the indictment, federal prosecutors rarely bring questionable cases, balancing regularity and suspicion.
No Constructive Custody in Sakat Case
- Judge Boasberg recognized due process violations but found no constructive custody in the El Salvador removals.
- This legal nuance complicates remedies and reflects potential government misrepresentations.
