Overview

• Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem alleged CBS cut parts of her Sunday interview that outlined contested claims about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, including MS-13 ties, human smuggling, domestic abuse and solicitation of nude photos from minors.
• CBS said the segment met its standards and was edited to fit the show’s time slot, noting the complete interview and transcript were made available online.
• Abrego Garcia’s attorneys asked a federal judge to impose a gag order barring Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi from public statements they argue could prejudice the jury in his human-smuggling case.
• A DHS official rejected the gag-order request and defended public comments, describing Abrego Garcia as a criminal MS-13 member, while his defense denies the allegations.
• Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported in March, returned to the U.S. and indicted in June, remains in ICE custody, and a judge has temporarily blocked his removal pending further hearings.