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At least this time they have set a prompt briefing schedule
December 15, 2025 at 6:56 PM
At least this time they have set a prompt briefing schedule
When it comes to immigration, DHS and DOJ both take direction from SM. When Abrego was released in TN, lawyers received email he would be removed to Ghana. Rep from ICE testified Ghana was chosen by HSC in White House, but claimed executive privilege when questioned. Head of HSC is SM.
December 14, 2025 at 9:10 PM
When it comes to immigration, DHS and DOJ both take direction from SM. When Abrego was released in TN, lawyers received email he would be removed to Ghana. Rep from ICE testified Ghana was chosen by HSC in White House, but claimed executive privilege when questioned. Head of HSC is SM.
He can't go to Costa Rica on his own, would be fleeing his criminal charges. BTW, I think his lawyers have his passport by Xinis's order when government claimed they wanted to send him to Liberia. The threats to send to Africa were part of plan to maintain custody and apply pressure in criminal case
December 14, 2025 at 9:07 PM
He can't go to Costa Rica on his own, would be fleeing his criminal charges. BTW, I think his lawyers have his passport by Xinis's order when government claimed they wanted to send him to Liberia. The threats to send to Africa were part of plan to maintain custody and apply pressure in criminal case
Nice looking watch!
December 14, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Nice looking watch!
I think this case may provide an important test of the "border exception" to warrant-less searches as applied to electronic devices, where existing case law is inconsistent across Circuits.
December 13, 2025 at 9:36 PM
I think this case may provide an important test of the "border exception" to warrant-less searches as applied to electronic devices, where existing case law is inconsistent across Circuits.
When you build a machine it tends to run as designed.
December 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
When you build a machine it tends to run as designed.
They can access with search warrant and judicial order, and they have knowledge what's there. Justice won, but not a total win for Comey.
December 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
They can access with search warrant and judicial order, and they have knowledge what's there. Justice won, but not a total win for Comey.
Expected, although not all that Richman requested.
December 13, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Expected, although not all that Richman requested.
I gather Tiberius was speaking from his years of experience?
December 12, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I gather Tiberius was speaking from his years of experience?
Some are malware carriers
December 12, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Some are malware carriers
Ensign has stopped signing.
December 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Ensign has stopped signing.
Telegraphed in a recent motion.
December 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Telegraphed in a recent motion.
The last nine months have demonstrated the problems with embedding immigration courts within the DOJ.
December 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The last nine months have demonstrated the problems with embedding immigration courts within the DOJ.
I think the list who faced/are facing challenges are Essayli, Chattah, Habba, Halligan, Sarcone, and Ryan Ellison (DNM). Last one has received less national publicity.
December 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
I think the list who faced/are facing challenges are Essayli, Chattah, Habba, Halligan, Sarcone, and Ryan Ellison (DNM). Last one has received less national publicity.
Correct, DOJ requested release of grand jury material in three cases, one SDFL and two in SDNY. No significant info not already in public record (according to at least two of the judges).
December 12, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Correct, DOJ requested release of grand jury material in three cases, one SDFL and two in SDNY. No significant info not already in public record (according to at least two of the judges).
It’s not really true they have been trying to remove him, it’s a detention and pressure tactic. DHS and DOJ are on the same page. If the criminal case starts to crash (and it might), different story.
December 12, 2025 at 3:56 PM
It’s not really true they have been trying to remove him, it’s a detention and pressure tactic. DHS and DOJ are on the same page. If the criminal case starts to crash (and it might), different story.
It looked like niece repaid James for the utilities until changed to niece’s name. So, James reported $1350 rent (“thousands”) offset by $1350 utilities that year (appears to be part of year based on amounts).
December 11, 2025 at 11:03 PM
It looked like niece repaid James for the utilities until changed to niece’s name. So, James reported $1350 rent (“thousands”) offset by $1350 utilities that year (appears to be part of year based on amounts).
Relative harms from measles vaccine vs steroid injection?
December 11, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Relative harms from measles vaccine vs steroid injection?
Cool, hadn’t seen that one yet.
December 11, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Cool, hadn’t seen that one yet.
In her defense, she's not actually in charge of immigration policy and execution.
December 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
In her defense, she's not actually in charge of immigration policy and execution.
Noncitizens who aren't veterans have been removed for traffic violations.
December 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Noncitizens who aren't veterans have been removed for traffic violations.
May not be his best tactic, but he can also file for asylum. Denied in 2019 since more than 12 months from last arrival. Tried after brought back from El Salvador, but denied because of the supposed final order of removal. Last arrival was in June.
December 11, 2025 at 5:18 PM
May not be his best tactic, but he can also file for asylum. Denied in 2019 since more than 12 months from last arrival. Tried after brought back from El Salvador, but denied because of the supposed final order of removal. Last arrival was in June.
Likely includes info from Ben Schrader who resigned in MDTN the day before Abrego was charged.
December 11, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Likely includes info from Ben Schrader who resigned in MDTN the day before Abrego was charged.
Not a surprise, expected it earlier
December 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Not a surprise, expected it earlier