Capture lane

Judicial Independence

The Judicial Independence capture lane traces 4 verified events documenting this mechanism of institutional capture.

4 events From Mar 13, 2025 To May 22, 2026 Open in filter view →
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DateEventLanesStatus
2026-05-22Federal Judge in Nashville Dismisses Human-Smuggling Case Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Finding DOJ Reverse-Engineered Charges to Retroactively Justify Wrongful Deportation 7 src
Kilmar Abrego Garcia · Todd Blanche · Department of Justice · Trump Administration
 confirmed
2025-04-10Supreme Court Unanimously Rules Government Must 'Facilitate' Abrego Garcia's Return 5 src
Supreme Court · John Roberts · Kilmar Abrego Garcia · Trump Administration · +2
 confirmed
2025-03-15Kilmar Abrego Garcia Wrongfully Deported to El Salvador Despite Court-Ordered Protection 4 src
Kilmar Abrego Garcia · ICE · Trump Administration · Nayib Bukele
 confirmed
2025-03-13Judge Alsup Orders Reinstatement of Fired Probationary Employees, Rules OPM Mass Terminations Unlawful 4 src
AFGE · AFSCME · Office of Personnel Management · Department of Veterans Affairs · +4
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