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The ‘Subsequent Developments’ Defense
The turning point of the hearing occurred when Bondi attempted to bridge the gap by claiming that “subsequent developments” and “additional materials” identified since the February 21st letter necessitated a continued review.
Lieu was prepared for the pivot. He produced three additional pages—official DOJ responses to document requests dated February 26, March 1, and March 4. In each instance, the Department had stated that “no new materials have been identified since the completion of the review.”