Judge dismisses Kilmar Abrego Garcia charges, calls Trump administration prosecution 'vindictive'

A judge found Trump’s DOJ targeted Kilmar Abrego Garcia after he challenged his mistaken deportation to El Salvador.

Judge dismisses Kilmar Abrego Garcia charges, calls Trump administration prosecution 'vindictive'

TL;DR

  • Federal judge dismissed human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
  • The judge ruled the prosecution by the Justice Department was 'vindictive'.
  • The government allegedly reopened its investigation after Abrego Garcia challenged his deportation.
  • Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration.
  • The Justice Department plans to appeal the judge's ruling.