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NEW: The gov’t is still trying to remove Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia. Now they are claiming that Judge Xinis’s injunction on his removal is moot.

www.courtlistener.com/docket/71191...
Petitioner’s Position: Abrego Garcia opposes the Government’s Motion to Dissolve the Preliminary Injunction for the reasons previously briefed, see ECF No. 88, and for additional reasons in light of developments since that briefing. Abrego Garcia respectfully requests an opportunity to submit supplemental briefing in light of those recent developments. The preliminary injunction remains necessary to protect the relief this Court granted when it issued the writ of habeas corpus on December 11, 2025. See ECF Nos. 110, 111. As this Court is now well aware, immediately upon his release, the Government directed Abrego Garcia to report to Immigration and Customs Enforcement at 8:00 am the following morning, asserting in the documentation it gave him upon release that he had a final order of removal issued October 10, 2019. ECF 112-1. A few hours later, an immigration judge sua sponte issued an order purporting to create an order of removal effective as of October 10, 2019. ECF 112-2. When Abrego Garcia sought emergency relief to prevent his re-detention, the Government made clear in its opposition brief that it intended to re-detain him. See ECF 115 at 1. Then, late in the afternoon on December 17, 2025, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) dismissed Abrego Garcia’s appeal from the immigration judge’s denial of his motion to reopen, reasoning that because the immigration judge’s December 11, 2025 order amended the October 10, 2019 decision, “the Immigration Judge’s October 10, 2019, order is not final” and therefore “the respondent’s motion to reopen is moot.” Ex. 1 (B.I.A. Dec. 17, 2025). The events described above, when taken alongside the Government’s conduct throughout this case, illustrate why the preliminary injunction remains essential. As this Court has already recognized, “even if Abrego Garcia could have been lawfully removed to a third country, Respondents do not appear to have held him to fulfill that purpose. For if they had wished to remove him, they cert… Respondents’ Position: Respondents, in their Motion to Dissolve, argued that this court should dissolve the preliminary injunction to allow the Petitioner to be removed to Liberia. ECF No. 72 at 1-2. The Court’s August 27, 2025, Letter Order provided that the Respondents were enjoined from removing Petitioner from the Continental United States and required the Petitioner must be detained within 200 miles of the courthouse. This Court, in granting Petitioner’s habeas petition, found inter alia that Petitioner could not be removed as there was no final order of removal present in the October 10, 2019, immigration decision. See ECF 110 at 20. Thus, the Court concluded, the Petitioner could not be lawfully held in detention pending removal. Id. at 24-27. The Court’s order demanded the Petitioner be released immediately. ECF No. 111 at 1. Respondents submit that the Court’s August 27 injunction should still be dissolved. In addition to the arguments previously raised, Petitioner is no longer subject to a final order of removal. Because this Court found there was no removal order and ordered the Petitioner to be immediately released, the Court’s injunction is now moot. Petitioner cannot presently be removed. While an order of removal has now been issued (and such issuance is beyond the Court’s jurisdiction), it is not currently final, as Petitioner has 30 days to appeal the immigration judge’s order, 8 C.F.R. § 1003.39. Indeed, the cover letter accompanying the order reminds the Petitioner of the availability of an appeal, which, if he avails himself of that opportunity, the order of removal will continue to be nonfinal. See ECF No. 112-2 at 2. Indeed, Petitioner now points out that the Board of Immigration Appeals has dismissed his appeal from the denial of his motion to reopen specifically because the immigration judge’s order of removal is not final. See infra at 1. That results in new grounds for the dismissal of the injunction, namely: 1) Respondents are no longer in…
December 18, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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crow.house.gov
The Trump administration was breaking the law—so I took them to court.

We just won a major ruling to hold them accountable.
December 18, 2025 at 8:58 PM
kspitler.bsky.social
good, do it!
thetnholler.bsky.social The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 6h
Republican @RepThomasMassie says @AGPamBondi could eventually be charged criminally if she doesn’t release the Epstein files tomorrow
December 18, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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onefussyone.bsky.social
The department of Health and Human Services terminated several multi-million-dollar grants to the American Academy of Pediatrics following their criticisms of Robert F Kennedy Jr’s policies.

The Trump administration's war on children was just ratcheted up another notch. But, sure, America First.
December 18, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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wajali.bsky.social
DOGE cuts killed people.

www.cbsnews.com/news/us-gove...
U.S. government admits fault in midair collision that killed 67 people near D.C. airport
A filing states that the crew of the Army Black Hawk helicopter failed to establish and maintain proper and safe visual separation with a regional American Eagle flight that was approaching Reagan Nat...
www.cbsnews.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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bennythesnitch.bsky.social
Hitler Youth Sports Festival 1944
The footage shows the Hitler Youth sports festival in 1944, providing insight into Nazi youth programs and propaganda during World War II.
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Hitler Youth Sports Festival 1944 | Rare Color Footage of Nazi Youth Activities
YouTube video by World Documentary Archives
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December 18, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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thetnholler.bsky.social
JUST NOW…
December 17, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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crow.house.gov
Trump & Republicans continue to unfairly punish states like Colorado.

Dismantling research institutions in our state will make it harder to predict wildfires, floods, and extreme weather events.

This short-sighted decision will cost us money, jeopardize lives, and hurt Colorado.
Trump moves to shut down Boulder climate research lab NCAR, drawing rebukes from Colorado officials
Federal lawmakers called the planned NCAR closure “deeply dangerous” and “blatantly retaliatory.” Gov. Jared Polis said: “If true, public safety is at risk and science…
www.denverpost.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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donmoyn.bsky.social
The networks were afraid not to run Trump because they assumed he would use his office to punish them if they didn’t. The irony is that this is what Biden was warning about, a warning they chose not to share with America.
December 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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crow.house.gov
Angry. Unhinged. Too many lies to count.

The President is not well.

And his failed policies sure as hell aren’t making life easier for you.
December 18, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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mc2020.bsky.social
Two different pov on Drax pellet in user reviews -
December 18, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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mc2020.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘Everything is worse since Drax came here’: US residents say wood-pellet plant harming their town
Residents of Gloster, Mississippi, are suing plant that exports wood pellets to UK and Europe. Company says it is reducing emissions
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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thetnholler.bsky.social
Wild that there are people who still think this cover-up is some selfless act to protect others. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
December 18, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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bgrueskin.bsky.social
I will repeat my offer to make a contribution to a mutually acceptable charity in the name of the reporter who asks Trump how you get drug prices down 600%

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atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d
LOLLL Trump claims he’s cutting drug prices by 600 percent, which is not possible
December 18, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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maddenifico.bsky.social
Whoa! The New York Times is reporting that Trump and Jeffrey Epstein were not only best friends, but bonded over their pursuit of young girls, considering each sexual conquest as something akin to a sporting event in which the two pedo bros were competing against each other. 😳👇
December 18, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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The airport police will be making sure everyone turns those frowns upside down. Violators will have to do 10 pull-ups.
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13h
Duffy: "Oftentimes we get weather that happens this time of year, so there gets to be some disruption. I just hope people pack their best attitudes and best spirits as they go to the airport."
December 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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December 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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thetnholler.bsky.social
Our comments section reacts to @stevescalise.bsky.social threatening us with a good time. #MedicareForAllNOW
December 18, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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carlquintanilla.bsky.social
“.. it was full of bizarre howlers that even Trump’s second-rate speech-writing shop would probably have avoided, .. his voice rising in frustration as he hurled one lie after another into the camera.”

@radiofreetom.bsky.social
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December 18, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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joshisimmigration.bsky.social
One of the biggest moments of my career:
USCIS canceled my client’s naturalization oath ceremony. We filed a lawsuit, went to trial, and the judge swore him in right there in the courtroom!
December 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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cwebbonline.com
This is the most narcissistic, petty display ever.

It’s so obvious Trump is unwell, but what I don’t get is how this is allowed to happen to the people’s house. He’s a temporary occupant. He doesn’t own the joint.
December 18, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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juliusgoat.bsky.social
If I were running for president I'd mention in every speech and debate that I intend to seize every asset owned by the Trump family and use it on restarting USAID and immigrant/asylum-seeker protection and naturalization programs, just to see if I can make that fucker so mad his head pops.
December 18, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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nunesalt.bsky.social
I’m going to have to start a new account just to like this post again
just-jack-1.bsky.social Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 2d
I don’t understand how a guy with 360° peripheral vision can’t catch anyone.
December 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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kylegriffin1.bsky.social
BREAKING on MS NOW:

Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:

"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
December 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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atrupar.com
damn -- after 5 minutes of demolishing Brendan Carr, Andy Kim still had some left over for Ted Cruz

(wait for it at the end of the clip)
December 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM