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Todd Blanche brutally mocked as major DOJ case collapses: 'Hoisted on your own petard'

The U.S. District Court dismissed Abrego Garcia's criminal case after the removal challenge and court orders blocked his deportation.
Legal analyst Glenn Kirschner linked Blanche’s remarks to the case’s dismissal, citing a perceived vindictive prosecution.
"The judge made a special point talking about how Todd Blanche, this is going to be my characterization, said the vindictive part out loud"
Kirschner noted Blanche used the phrase ‘hoisted on your own petard,’ tying it to the prosecution’s conduct.
Abrego Garcia challenged his deportation repeatedly, with a court order blocking removal influencing the case discussion.
"Todd Blanche seems to open his mouth only to change feet these days. He's always putting a foot in his mouth," Kirschner said.
Kirschner framed Blanche’s words as a potential factor in undermining prosecutorial power in the case.
The judge’s ruling was reported alongside Kirschner’s interpretation of the remarks as part of the case's trajectory.
The case concerned a deportation drive under the Trump administration and related legal proceedings.
Observers described the case as controversial and potentially vindictive, drawing commentary from legal experts.

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