Federal prosecutors will not turn over internal communications between the Justice Department, the Department of Homeland Security, the State Department, or the White House in the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, arguing the materials are privileged and not required under court rules.
The filing comes in response to an order from a federal judge allowing limited discovery into his claim of vindictive prosecution in which his defense argues the charges were brought in retaliation for his lawsuit over wrongful deportation earlier this year.
In a seven-page status report filed Wednesday, Acting U.S. Attorney Robert E. McGuire said the government has already provided investigative reports from Homeland Security Investigations and an affidavit outlining his decision to pursue charges.
Read more at Newsmax© 2025 Newsmax. All rights reserved.