The federal court in charge of Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s case chastised Justice Department lawyers on Tuesday for their failure to take action.
Directing government representatives to testify under oath to address Abrego Garcia’s unjustified imprisonment.
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis declared, “The Supreme Court has spoken,” and ordered expedited discovery, which entails putting officials under oath, in order to “apply the law to the facts.”
For expedited discovery, the judge informed the Justice Department attorneys, “specifically to determine whether you are fighting the court order, my court orders, whether you intend to abide by the court orders.”
“You made your venue arguments, you made your jurisdictional arguments,” Judge Xinis informed the DOJ lawyers.
“On the basis of merit, you presented your reasons. You were defeated. Now let’s talk about the remedy’s breadth.