Trump administration pursues Kilmar Ábrego García on previously dismissed charges
Summary
The Trump administration has asked a federal appeals court to reinstate criminal charges against Kilmar Ábrego García, which were dismissed by a judge who said the case was motivated by revenge. The Justice Department argues the human smuggling charges are based on real evidence, while Ábrego’s lawyers and supporters claim the prosecution is retaliation for his successful legal fight against wrongful deportation.Key Facts
- Kilmar Ábrego García faced human smuggling charges linked to a 2022 traffic stop in Tennessee.
- A federal judge dismissed the charges in May, calling the prosecution “vindictive.”
- Ábrego was deported to El Salvador in March 2025 and later returned to the U.S. by a Supreme Court order.
- The Justice Department filed an appeal asking the Sixth Circuit Court to reinstate the charges.
- The DoJ states the charges are based on evidence and not retaliation for Ábrego’s legal challenge to his deportation.
- Ábrego’s lawyers claim the case is politically motivated and was launched after his Supreme Court win.
- An immigration group representing Ábrego says the prosecution is an attempt to punish him for exposing unlawful government actions.
- Ábrego came to the U.S. at age 16 to escape gang violence, lived with his family including U.S. citizen wife and children, and followed immigration rules before his detention.
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