“They have already determined the outcome, that he’ll go to the worst prison in the western hemisphere,” Elsayed said.
As he said, “It wouldn’t be appropriate [for me] to inquire about the deliberative process of prosecutors.” Fitzpatrick has been careful not to overstep into the executive branch’s jurisdiction.
Although Elsayed has been a strong champion for Villatoro Santos, the court said that the case is straightforward and that.
The government has the right to dismiss it. With the Department of Homeland Security as a party, Fitzpatrick went on to say the defense could want.
To file a separate lawsuit “where you can inquire what kind of treatment your client will get.” Shortly after the DOJ sought to drop the case earlier this month,
Villatoro Santos’ attorney replied in a court filing that he believes “the Government now intends to pursue the deportation of Mr. Villatoro Santos in lieu of prosecution.”
