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DOJ appealing dismissal of human trafficking charges against Abrego Garcia

DOJ appealing dismissal of human trafficking charges against Abrego Garcia

Summary

The U.S. Justice Department will appeal a judge’s decision to dismiss human trafficking charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia. The judge had ruled the case was vindictive, but the government disagrees and wants the case to continue.

Key Facts

  • Kilmar Abrego Garcia faced federal human trafficking charges.
  • A federal judge, Waverly Crenshaw, dismissed the case.
  • The judge said the case was vindictive against Abrego Garcia.
  • Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to a large prison in El Salvador.
  • The Justice Department disagrees with the dismissal and will appeal it.
  • The appeal will ask a higher court to review the dismissal decision.
  • The case involves questions about how Abrego Garcia was treated after deportation.
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