Judge questions DOJ's push to deport Abrego Garcia while his criminal case is pending

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April 8, 2026
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A judge questioned the DOJ's move to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia while his criminal case is pending.

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A judge questioned the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday regarding its efforts to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia. The judge's inquiry concerns the DOJ's push to deport Garcia while his criminal human smuggling case in Tennessee remains pending. This situation highlights a potential conflict between immigration enforcement and the judicial process for criminal cases. The judge's questioning suggests a concern that deportation could impede the ongoing legal proceedings for Garcia's alleged crimes.

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A judge pressed the DOJ regarding its deportation push for Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

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