Summary
A judge in Tennessee criticized Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for making public statements about a Salvadoran man accused of human smuggling. The judge stated these statements went against court rules about public comments on pending cases and could affect the fairness of the trial.
Key Facts
- A federal judge in Tennessee criticized top government officials for their public comments about a legal case.
- Officials involved were Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
- The case concerns Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man deported then returned to face human smuggling charges.
- The judge said these comments broke a court rule limiting what officials can say publicly about ongoing cases.
- The judge did not issue a gag order but told federal prosecutors to remind all DOJ and DHS employees about these limits.
- Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported but was returned to the U.S. after court orders.
- He is facing charges related to transporting undocumented immigrants and has pleaded not guilty.
