The full eight page order is here now, on the public docket.
And as we indicated in the last live blog post, Noem has really stepped in it. To the extent any of the below officials are foot-dragging, Judge Xinis has already granted Mr. Abrego Garcia's counsel up to two more depositions -- which could very easily be Rubio and Noem and/or Stephen Miller. Hilarious. Check this out.
. . . Plaintiffs may also, by no later than Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 5:00 PM, notice the depositions of the following affiants: Robert L. Cerna (ECF No. 11-3), Evan C. Katz (ECF No. 64), Michael G. Kozak (ECF No. 63), and Joseph N. Mazzara (ECF Nos. 74 & 77). Any such depositions must be completed by Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM. . . .
Kristi Noem is finding out that she's decidedly in "the bigs" now -- this isn't some dusty, jerkwater local Dakota courtroom (staffed with her cronies). And contempt and/or perjury. . . lie dead ahead, if she keeps playing cute. Onward.
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Trump is going to declare Executive Privilege. National Security. Going to have to go back to SCOTUS. This is all on Robert’s/Scotus and only Congress can hold him accountable
I hear you, erstwhile Anon. . . . and one US Rep. (D) just flew down to El Salvador this morning -- to add to the pressure -- on losing the $6 million/year contract prison money.
It is afterall, Congress that decides whether there will be money for that contract prison hell-hole.
But meanwhile, Noem and/or Rubio may end up under oath in a depo, and subject to jailing for contempt if they lie, or refuse to answer. There is no privilege to hold the wrong man. Rumsfeld v. Padilla established that at the Supremes under Bush/Cheney.
Again thanks! Always value your keen insights! Onward.
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