The Other Vindictive Part of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Case
A federal judge dismissed the criminal indictment against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, citing unconstitutional vindictiveness. The Justice Department plans to appeal the ruling, claiming it prioritizes politics over public safety. Abrego Garcia's case highlights the intersection of immigration policy and political motivations, complicating the narrative surrounding his prosecution.
- ▪A federal judge ruled that the indictment against Kilmar Abrego Garcia was tainted by vindictiveness and must be dismissed.
- ▪The Justice Department announced its intention to appeal the ruling, accusing the judge of placing politics above public safety.
- ▪Abrego Garcia's case became a symbol of the immigration debate after he was deported to El Salvador due to an administrative error.
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Criminal Justice The Other Vindictive Part of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Case A judge last week threw out a criminal indictment against him on the grounds that it was tainted by vindictiveness. But that same spirit intersects with another part of his story that few people have discussed. Billy Binion | 5.27.2026 5:17 PM Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/05/kilmar-abrego-garcia-vindictive-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="Kilmar Abrego Garcia" alt="Kilmar Abrego Garcia | Illustration: Adani Samat.
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