Trump DOJ to seek dismissal of Abrego Garcia case in wake of his return
The Trump administration announced on Tuesday its plans to seek the dismissal of a civil case ordering them to return Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia to the U.S., arguing that the case is now “moot” as he is back in U.S. custody. Lawyers for the administration informed U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis that they will file a motion to dismiss the case on “mootness grounds” by June 16.
The Justice Department stated that they have complied with the court’s orders and returned Abrego Garcia to the U.S. from El Salvador, where he was deported in March due to an administrative error. However, the legal battle surrounding Abrego Garcia’s detention and efforts to secure his return from Salvadorian custody is far from over.
Upon his return to the U.S., Abrego Garcia was sent to Tennessee to face federal charges related to transporting undocumented immigrants. The timing of his return and the filing of charges raised questions about the investigation and grand jury impaneling process.
Abrego Garcia’s lawyers criticized the timing of his return as a “farce” and plan to file a sanctions motion against the government. They accused the administration of misleading the court about their ability to bring him back to the U.S. and called for contempt charges and sanctions.
Judge Xinis had previously suggested holding the Trump administration in contempt for their lack of cooperation in the case, describing their behavior as frustrating and evasive. The administration defended their actions, stating that they have complied with the court’s orders and returned Abrego Garcia as required.
The legal battle surrounding Abrego Garcia’s detention continues to unfold, with tensions rising between the parties involved. It remains to be seen how the court will proceed in light of the administration’s motion to dismiss the case. Breanne Deppisch, a national politics reporter for Fox News Digital, is closely following the developments in this case and will provide updates as they unfold.
