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American citizens wrongly detained in immigration crackdown

Season 2025 Episode 113 | 5m 57s

A federal judge accused the Trump administration of trying to obstruct the truth about the wrongful deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Judge Paula Xinis said the administration’s refusal to answer questions “reflects a willful and bad faith refusal to comply with discovery obligations.” Addressing the case, President Trump said he wants to bypass due process. Laura Barrón-López reports.

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