Defy. Deny. Disparage

In this episode of UnJustified, Allison Gill and Andy McCabe discuss recent legal and political news, including Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case involving migrant smuggling, where he pled not guilty and is seeking bail while the DOJ faces sanctions for defying court orders. They cover the Republicans modifying the contempt provision in the budget reconciliation bill, hindering civil motions for injunctions, and the sidelining of DOJ lawyers to a "rubber room." The hosts also discuss Alina Haba securing an indictment against Representative LaMonica McIver, concerns about a $1 contempt provision, and a trial run of cameras in federal courtrooms. They delve into the details of Abrego Garcia's criminal and civil cases, highlighting inconsistencies in the indictment and the government's handling of due process. Additionally, they address Judge Boasberg's orders regarding those detained in El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act and the government's motion to stay the order, as well as a fourth court finding the Alien Enemies Act proclamation unlawful. The episode concludes with a discussion on sidelined DOJ lawyers and a motion to dismiss a FOIA lawsuit seeking Volume 2 of the Jack Smith Report, followed by a listener question about the authority and conduct of ICE agents.