Judge Denies Delay in Abrego Garcia Case Despite Government Shutdown

Judge Denies Delay in Abrego Garcia Case Despite Government Shutdown
Above: Kilmar Abrego Garcia, right, and his wife Jennifer Vasquez Sura in Baltimore, Md. on Aug. 25, 2025. Image copyright: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

The Spin

Democratic narrative

The Trump administration is conducting a vindictive prosecution against Kilmar Abrego Garcia after he successfully sued over his wrongful deportation. A federal judge found evidence that the criminal charges stem from retaliation rather than genuine law enforcement. This is dangerous government overreach that punishes immigrants for exercising their legal rights.

Republican narrative

After 20 different judges heard his case and countless legal delays, this illegal migrant continues gaming the system with endless appeals. The government is rightfully seeking to deport a dangerous criminal who entered the country illegally. Americans deserve enforcement of immigration law, not endless due process for those who broke it.

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