Pam Bondi's claim that Kilmar Abrego Garcia was adjudged a terrorist by an American court in 2019 is not supported by evidence or court records. In fact, the opposite appears to be true.
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A U.S. immigration judge in 2019 granted Abrego Garcia protection from deportation to El Salvador, citing a well-founded fear of gang-related persecution. This decision legally allowed him to remain in the United States, and he has never been charged with or convicted of terrorism
Bondi's recent statements on Fox News and other platforms have reiterated allegations that Abrego Garcia is affiliated with MS-13, a gang designated as a terrorist organization by the Trump administration.
However, she has not provided any evidence to substantiate these claims. Legal experts and judges involved in the case have criticized the administration for making serious accusations without presenting supporting evidence in court
No specific legal sanctions currently exist to prevent Attorney General Pam Bondi from repeating unsubstantiated claims about Kilmar Abrego Garcia. However, corrective mechanisms and professional consequences could theoretically apply
In other words she could carry on without sanction
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In other words she could carry on without sanction