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In a memorandum opinion and order issued on October 27, [a federal judge in Tennessee] ruled that [Attorney General Pam] Bondi and [Homeland Security Secretary Kristi] Noem had violated a local court rule limiting government officials from making out-of-court remarks about pending criminal cases.

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A federal district judge said Kilmar Abrego Garcia can proceed with his claim that human smuggling charges filed against him in Tennessee were done in retaliation for successfully challenging his deportation in another court and should be dismissed. marylandmatters.org/2025/10/06/c ...

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-- Maryland Matters (@marylandmatters.org) Oct 6, 2025 at 11:14 AM

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... Why It Matters

U.S. District Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw Jr.'s ruling highlights a broader clash between political speech and judicial fairness, reinforcing that even senior government officials must respect court rules that protect a defendant's right to an impartial trial.

By calling out Bondi and Noem over their comments about Abrego Garcia, Crenshaw underscored the judiciary's role as a check on executive power and a guardian of due process.

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In a memorandum opinion and order issued on October 27, Crenshaw ruled that Bondi and Noem had violated a local court rule limiting government officials from making out-of-court remarks about pending criminal cases. ...



#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-10-28 07:53 PM

- "a defendant's right to an impartial trial."

That's SO pre-Trump thinking.

He's lucky not to have been shot or run over by ICE Storm Troopers.

#2 | Posted by Corky at 2025-10-28 08:34 PM

In a memorandum opinion and order issued on October 27, [a federal judge in Tennessee] ruled that [Attorney General Pam] Bondi and [Homeland Security Secretary Kristi] Noem had violated a local court rule limiting government officials from making out-of-court remarks about pending criminal cases

So where is the contempt citation?

#3 | Posted by FedUpWithPols at 2025-10-29 03:49 PM

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