Judge orders return of second man deported to El Salvador
In a similar case to Kilmar Abrego Garcia's - a Trump appointed judge in Baltimore ruled the Administration needs to try to bring a second man back from El Salvador as well.�The judge ruled the man named only as "Cristian" was removed without due process. The Trump Admin accused him of being a member of the Tren de Aragua gang from Venezuela.� Cristian was here seeking asylum.� Trump deported him under the Alien Enemies Act - a 200-year-old wartime law that gives the President power to deport people from enemy nations.
In a similar case to Kilmar Abrego Garcia's - a Trump appointed judge in Baltimore ruled the Administration needs to try to bring a second man back from El Salvador as well.�The judge ruled the man named only as "Cristian" was removed without due process. The Trump Admin accused him of being a member of the Tren de Aragua gang from Venezuela.� Cristian was here seeking asylum.� Trump deported him under the Alien Enemies Act - a 200-year-old wartime law that gives the President power to deport people from enemy nations.
Ed Martin out, Jeanine Pirro in for U.S. Attorney for DC
Republican Senator Thom Tillis came out this week and said he couldn't back Ed Martin for U.S. Attorney for D.C.� Trump announced on Truth Social that he was pulling the nomination and instead tapping Fox News personality and former prosecutor Judge Jeanine Pirro for the job.� She will be Interim DC U.S. Attorney -� and would have to be confirmed by the Senate to get the job full time.
Republican Senator Thom Tillis came out this week and said he couldn't back Ed Martin for U.S. Attorney for D.C.� Trump announced on Truth Social that he was pulling the nomination and instead tapping Fox News personality and former prosecutor Judge Jeanine Pirro for the job.� She will be Interim DC U.S. Attorney -� and would have to be confirmed by the Senate to get the job full time.
Trump says he could bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia home, but refuses
President Trump goes on record claiming he "could" bring back Kilmar Abrego Garcia who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador but refuses to do so. Trump insists Garcia is a member of MS 13 - and says the "proof" is the tattoos Garcia has on his hands-- which many say appear doctored in the photos. This, even though the Supreme Court upheld a Maryland judge's order for Trump Admin to facilitate Garcia's return home. Trump told ABC News it is not his decision to make and he has attorneys working on the case.
President Trump goes on record claiming he "could" bring back Kilmar Abrego Garcia who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador but refuses to do so. Trump insists Garcia is a member of MS 13 - and says the "proof" is the tattoos Garcia has on his hands-- which many say appear doctored in the photos. This, even though the Supreme Court upheld a Maryland judge's order for Trump Admin to facilitate Garcia's return home. Trump told ABC News it is not his decision to make and he has attorneys working on the case.
The ERC is suing a DC landlord for housing discrimination
The Equal Rights Center is suing a DC landlord accusing them of discrimination. They claim the MO Apartment Complex in Union Market discriminates against people with housing vouchers, low incomes and those with criminal records. The attorney who is representing the ERC, Zoila Hinson joins Katie to discuss the suit
The Equal Rights Center is suing a DC landlord accusing them of discrimination. They claim the MO Apartment Complex in Union Market discriminates against people with housing vouchers, low incomes and those with criminal records. The attorney who is representing the ERC, Zoila Hinson joins Katie to discuss the suit
Diddy adding Young Thug's attorney to his legal team
Diddy is lawyering up and adding Young Thug's attorney to his legal team. Brian Steel, the rapper's attorney, called out an Atlanta judge during his trial for forcing him to reveal privileged information.
Diddy is lawyering up and adding Young Thug's attorney to his legal team. Brian Steel, the rapper's attorney, called out an Atlanta judge during his trial for forcing him to reveal privileged information.
Transgender Black Hawk pilot suing for defamation
Jo Ellis, a transgender Black Hawk helicopter pilot with the VA Army National Guard talks more about a recent claim made by a right-wing social media influencer.
Jo Ellis, a transgender Black Hawk helicopter pilot with the VA Army National Guard talks more about a recent claim made by a right-wing social media influencer.
Luigi Mangione indicted on federal murder charge
Luigi Mangione - the accused killer of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was indicted on a federal murder charge making him eligible for the death penalty.
Luigi Mangione - the accused killer of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was indicted on a federal murder charge making him eligible for the death penalty.
Judge believes Trump Administration should be held in contempt
A DC judge believes the Trump Administration should be held in contempt for defying his orders last month over immigrant deportations. Judge Boasberg ruled anyone on deportation flights should be returned to the states-- even if they were already in the air headed to their destinations.
A DC judge believes the Trump Administration should be held in contempt for defying his orders last month over immigrant deportations. Judge Boasberg ruled anyone on deportation flights should be returned to the states-- even if they were already in the air headed to their destinations.
Deported Maryland man update
The DOJ wants appeals court to toss a lower court order forcing the administration to facilitate Abrego Garcia's return, provide proof he is alive and well and show their work when it comes to the steps they are allegedly taking to bring him back.
The DOJ wants appeals court to toss a lower court order forcing the administration to facilitate Abrego Garcia's return, provide proof he is alive and well and show their work when it comes to the steps they are allegedly taking to bring him back.
In the Courts: April 19th, 2025
"In the Courts" is a weekly show about the law and how it works ? or doesn?t. Katie Barlow, FOX 5 DC's Chief Legal Correspondent, interprets and explains America?s most confusing, sometimes confounding, institution and helps translate what?s happening in the courts for non-lawyers and court-watchers alike.
"In the Courts" is a weekly show about the law and how it works ? or doesn?t. Katie Barlow, FOX 5 DC's Chief Legal Correspondent, interprets and explains America?s most confusing, sometimes confounding, institution and helps translate what?s happening in the courts for non-lawyers and court-watchers alike.
In the Courts: April 12th, 2025
"In the Courts" is a weekly show about the law and how it works ? or doesn?t. Katie Barlow, FOX 5 DC's Chief Legal Correspondent, interprets and explains America?s most confusing, sometimes confounding, institution and helps translate what?s happening in the courts for non-lawyers and court-watchers alike.
"In the Courts" is a weekly show about the law and how it works ? or doesn?t. Katie Barlow, FOX 5 DC's Chief Legal Correspondent, interprets and explains America?s most confusing, sometimes confounding, institution and helps translate what?s happening in the courts for non-lawyers and court-watchers alike.
Young Scooter 911 call: What is swatting?
Katie Barlow discusses a woman who was arrested after allegedly making a swatting call that led to the death of rapper Young Scooter.
Katie Barlow discusses a woman who was arrested after allegedly making a swatting call that led to the death of rapper Young Scooter.
MD man mistakenly deported, Ed Martin's nom for US Attorney of DC
Maryland Congressman Glenn Ivey joins Katie Barlow to discuss the biggest legal cases in the state.
Maryland Congressman Glenn Ivey joins Katie Barlow to discuss the biggest legal cases in the state.
In the Courts: April 4th, 2025
"In the Courts" is a weekly show about the law and how it works ? or doesn?t. Katie Barlow, FOX 5 DC's Chief Legal Correspondent, interprets and explains America?s most confusing, sometimes confounding, institution and helps translate what?s happening in the courts for non-lawyers and court-watchers alike.
"In the Courts" is a weekly show about the law and how it works ? or doesn?t. Katie Barlow, FOX 5 DC's Chief Legal Correspondent, interprets and explains America?s most confusing, sometimes confounding, institution and helps translate what?s happening in the courts for non-lawyers and court-watchers alike.
Former Trump attorney discusses the Alien Enemies act
Katie interviews former prosecutor and former Trump Attorney Jim Trusty about Trump?s push to deport illegals under the Alien Enemies Act and well as talking about their identifiable tattoos.
Katie interviews former prosecutor and former Trump Attorney Jim Trusty about Trump?s push to deport illegals under the Alien Enemies Act and well as talking about their identifiable tattoos.
In the Courts: March 30th, 2025
"In the Courts" is a weekly show about the law and how it works ? or doesn?t. Katie Barlow, FOX 5 DC's Chief Legal Correspondent, interprets and explains America?s most confusing, sometimes confounding, institution and helps translate what?s happening in the courts for non-lawyers and court-watchers alike.
"In the Courts" is a weekly show about the law and how it works ? or doesn?t. Katie Barlow, FOX 5 DC's Chief Legal Correspondent, interprets and explains America?s most confusing, sometimes confounding, institution and helps translate what?s happening in the courts for non-lawyers and court-watchers alike.
President Trump's relationship with the Judicial Branch
Katie Barlow sits down with retired Maryland District Court Judge Steven Platt about Trump going after federal judges who rule against him and how Congress could pass a law to stop nationwide injuctions.
Katie Barlow sits down with retired Maryland District Court Judge Steven Platt about Trump going after federal judges who rule against him and how Congress could pass a law to stop nationwide injuctions.
In the Courts: March 22nd, 2025
"In the Courts" is a weekly show about the law and how it works – or doesn't.
"In the Courts" is a weekly show about the law and how it works – or doesn't.
Blakely Lively granted protective order
Judge grants Blakely Lively a limited protection order in her legal drama with former co-star Justin Baldoni.
Judge grants Blakely Lively a limited protection order in her legal drama with former co-star Justin Baldoni.
Lawrence Capello talks privacy in a Digital Era
University of Alabama Professor and author, Lawrence Capello, talks more about privacy in the ever-changing digital age.?
University of Alabama Professor and author, Lawrence Capello, talks more about privacy in the ever-changing digital age.?