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Justice Dept Appeals Garcia Case | Philadelphia News
The Justice Department is pushing to reinstate criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a 31-year-old Maryland resident with an American wife and child, after a judge previously dismissed the case as an “abuse of prosecuting power.” The government’s appeal hinges on a controversial argument that Garcia’s deportation lawsuit triggered the investigation — despite evidence showing Homeland Security had known about the traffic stop for over two years. A high-ranking official’s comments hint at political targeting, adding embarrassment to the DOJ amid past accusations of bias. The judge…
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