DOJ vows to appeal after judge dismisses smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia as 'vindictive'
The DOJ plans to appeal a federal judge's dismissal of smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, citing the ruling as 'wrong and dangerous.' The judge found that the prosecution was retaliatory in nature, violating due process rights. Abrego Garcia was previously deported to El Salvador and has alleged ties to MS-13.
- ▪U.S. District Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw Jr. dismissed the charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, claiming the prosecution was vindictive.
- ▪The DOJ spokesperson criticized the ruling, stating it prioritizes politics over public safety.
- ▪Abrego Garcia was accused of smuggling around 600 illegal immigrants into the U.S. annually from 2016 to 2025.
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- ▪ Judge dismisses criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia in human trafficking case — r/news
- ▪ Judge Drops Indictment Against Mistakenly Deported Man Kilmar Abrego Garcia — Forbes — Business
- ▪ Federal judge dismisses criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia — NPR — News
- ▪ Judge dismisses criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia — BBC News
- ▪ US judge dismisses indictment against Kilmar Abrego Garcia — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Judge tosses Kilmar Abrego Garcia charges, calls Trump administration prosecution 'vindictive' — CNBC — Top
- ▪ St. Kilmar Rides Free? Federal Judge Dismisses Criminal Charges Against Notorious 'Maryland Father' — RedState
- ▪ Judge drops human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia — New York Post
- ▪ Obama-Appointed Judge Dismisses Kilmar Abrego Garcia Charges — Dailycaller
- ▪ Judge dismisses criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia in human trafficking case — NBC News — Top
- ▪ US judge dismisses criminal indictment against Kilmar Ábrego García — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ Judge tosses federal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia — The Hill
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Justice Department DOJ vows to appeal after judge dismisses smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia as 'vindictive' DOJ spokesperson calls ruling 'wrong and dangerous' after judge found prosecution was retaliation for civil lawsuit By Alexandra Koch , Bill Mears , David Spunt Fox News Published May 22, 2026 6:10pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Tennessee authorities release body camera video of traffic stop involving Kilmar Abrego-Garcia The Tennessee Highway Patrol released body camera video of its 2022 encounter with illegal immigrant Abrego-Garcia, who was deported to El Salvador's Terrorist Confinement Center (CECOT). NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S.
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