Judge dismisses criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge says the Maryland man who was wrongfully deported last year is being prosecuted for political reasons.
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Notable Quotes
"Today, a federal judge determined what we've known all along, the Trump admin was engaged in a vindictive prosecution against Kilmar Abrego Garcia."
— Chris Van Hollen , Politician
"The evidence before this court sadly reflects an abuse of prosecuting power."
— Waverly Crenshaw , Other
"Kilmar Abrego Garcia is a victim of a politicized, vindictive White House and its lawyers at what used to be an independent Justice Department."
— Kilmar Abrego Garcia , Other
"The objective evidence here shows that, absent Abrego’s successful lawsuit challenging his removal to El Salvador, the Government would not have brought this prosecution."
— Waverly Crenshaw , Other
"I am grateful that today, justice has taken a step forward."
— Kilmar Abrego Garcia , Other
"Justice is a big word and an even bigger promise to fulfill."
— Kilmar Abrego Garcia , Other
Key People
Associate Deputy Attorney General who labeled the case a 'top priority.'
Chris Van Hollen is a Democratic senator from Maryland.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is a Maryland man who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador and faced criminal charges in the US.
Pam Bondi is a former attorney general of Florida.
Todd Blanche is the nominee for attorney general and a former personal lawyer to Donald Trump.
Waverly Crenshaw is a U.S. District Judge who dismissed the indictment against Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
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A federal judge says the Maryland man who was wrongfully deported last year is being prosecuted for political reasons.
A federal judge dismissed human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, ruling that the prosecution was retaliatory for his legal challenge to his wrongful deportation to El Salvador.
A United States judge has dismissed an indictment against Kilmar Abrego Garcia after finding that he would not have been prosecuted if he had not challenged his deportation.
A federal judge dismissed the criminal human smuggling case brought by the Department of Justice against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, granting his motion to dismiss for vindictive prosecution.
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