DOJ asks appeals court to reinstate human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Summary
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) asked an appeals court to reopen a human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia after a judge dismissed it in May. The judge had ruled the government acted with potential bias, but the DOJ says there are valid reasons and evidence to support the charges.Key Facts
- A federal judge dismissed the human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia in May, citing concerns of government vindictiveness.
- The DOJ has appealed this dismissal, asking a higher court to reinstate the case.
- DOJ prosecutors say the indictment is based on evidence and legal grounds, not on retaliation.
- Abrego Garcia was deported to El Salvador in 2025 despite a court order against his deportation due to fear of persecution.
- The Trump administration claimed Abrego Garcia was connected to the gang MS-13, which he denies.
- He was returned to the U.S. in June 2025 to face human smuggling charges.
- The charges come from a 2022 traffic stop, which was part of a larger investigation by Homeland Security.
- A judge criticized the government for shifting from deporting Abrego Garcia to prosecuting him without clear justification.
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