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LetMyPeopleVote

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21. An extraordinary rebuke of Todd Blanche and his Justice Dept.

Reply to LetMyPeopleVote (Original post)

Fri May 22, 2026, 05:23 PM

May 22

This opinion will be featured in the case when Blanche is disbarred. This judge called out Blanche 30 times.

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An extraordinary rebuke of Todd Blanche and his Justice Dept.

Court dismisses indictment of Abrego Garcia (an exceedingly rare outcome in a criminal case).

Finding of vindictive prosecution and "an abuse of prosecuting power."

The opinion name checks Blanche nearly 30 times.

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The judge has DISMISSED the criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia on vindictive and selective prosecution ground [View all] LetMyPeopleVote May 22 OP

Righteous decision. Nevilledog May 22 #1

Great news! Tripper11 May 22 #2

Not sure if it's good news or not... regnaD kciN May 22 #29

Here is a link to the opinion LetMyPeopleVote May 22 #3

Real judges cannot be duped. bucolic_frolic May 22 #4

Reality has a tendency to be so... ya know... Real pat_k May 22 #28

This judge was nominated by Obama. SouthBayDem May 22 #34

K & R..... Lovie777 May 22 #5

Should have been done a year ago. This was obviously a vindictive prosecution from Day 1. Midnight Writer May 22 #6

It sure was! So unfair... liberalla May 22 #14

Really happy for him. 👍 Dave Bowman May 22 #7

Bout gawd damn time. a kennedy May 22 #8

This poor man has been through Hell on Earth MustLoveBeagles May 22 #16

+1 My thought exactly. pat_k May 22 #27

Rec. Rec. Rec malaise May 22 #9

It got MAGA taint counsel Ponietz May 22 #10

prime candidate for $$ from the slush fund Skittles May 22 #11

He should claim many millions! Trump's lawfare attempted to destroy him. OGBuzz May 22 #12

Yes you are!!! liberalla May 22 #13

Just what I came to ask! BadgerMom May 22 #15

I'd say so MustLoveBeagles May 22 #17

Absolutely catrose May 22 #24

As is Hillary Clinton and all the law firms Trump blackballed who employee people he dislikes. cstanleytech May 22 #33

This biased prosecution has to end BeneteauBum May 22 #18

Thank you, Judge Crenshaw. Now Mr. Abrego Garcia should sue IT PERSONALLY LoisB May 22 #19

$1.776 billion would be fine jmowreader May 22 #22

Wow. BootinUp May 22 #20

An extraordinary rebuke of Todd Blanche and his Justice Dept. LetMyPeopleVote May 22 #21

Yes.....Set an example for future compensations... Escape May 22 #23

Comey is next to get dismissed Renew Deal May 22 #25

Awesome news!!! n/t iluvtennis May 22 #26

Finally! sinkingfeeling May 22 #30

Good. Now, sue their asses. Joinfortmill May 22 #31

Good! This poor guy. IcyPeas May 22 #32

He should apply for his cut of the slush fund. Volaris Saturday #35

"Vindictive and selective" Danascot Saturday #36

It's about time. trmp has hounded this man. spanone Saturday #37

Below is Exhibit 2 for when @DAGToddBlanche gets disbarred. LetMyPeopleVote Saturday #38

If we ever survive this, it will be due in part to honest judges. Martin68 Saturday #39

Deadline Legal Blog-Judge dismisses Kilmar Abrego Garcia's criminal indictment as vindictive by Trump DOJ LetMyPeopleVote Sunday #40

"Todd Blanche's disastrous interview opened the door to Abrego obtaining the evidence to prove vindictive prosecution." mahatmakanejeeves Tuesday #41