Federal judge dismisses criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge in Tennessee has dismissed criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an immigrant wrongfully deported to El Salvador. The charges, related to human smuggling, were deemed vindictive and linked to a successful lawsuit by Abrego Garcia challenging his deportation. The Department of Homeland Security criticized the ruling, asserting that Abrego Garcia's removal order remains in effect.
- ▪Kilmar Abrego Garcia was wrongfully deported to El Salvador before the charges were filed.
- ▪The charges stemmed from a 2022 traffic stop in Tennessee.
- ▪U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw ruled that the investigation was tainted by vindictiveness related to Abrego Garcia's lawsuit.
20 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 4 hours. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 7 lean left, 5 centre, 1 lean right, 5 right.
- ▪ Judge dismisses criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia in human trafficking case — r/news
- ▪ DOJ vows to appeal after judge dismisses smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia as 'vindictive' — Fox News — Latest
- ▪ Judge Drops Indictment Against Mistakenly Deported Man Kilmar Abrego Garcia — Forbes — Business
- ▪ 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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Immigration Federal judge dismisses criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia May 22, 20265:13 PM ET Sergio Martínez-Beltrán Kilmar Abrego Garcia speaks during a rally and prayer vigil for him before he enters a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office on August 25, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images A federal judge in Tennessee on Friday dismissed criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego García, an immigrant who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador. Abrego Garcia was charged last year with human smuggling after being returned to the U.S. The charges stem from a 2022 traffic stop in Tennessee.
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