Summary
A court order revealed that senior Justice Department officials prioritized prosecuting Kilmar Abrego Garcia after his wrongful deportation. A judge mentioned that the Justice Department might have had "improper motivation" for the case. Abrego Garcia claims the charges against him are a vindictive response by the Trump administration.
Key Facts
- Kilmar Abrego Garcia was deported by mistake and later ordered to return to the U.S.
- Senior Justice Department officials, including Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, prioritized his prosecution after the deportation error.
- U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw questioned the motives behind the Justice Department's decision.
- Abrego Garcia pleaded not guilty to federal charges of human smuggling in Tennessee.
- The judge ordered the government to reveal internal documents, citing potential retaliation.
- The decision to charge him seemingly involved high-level officials, not just a local prosecutor.
