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DOJ Appeals Judge’s Smuggling Case Ruling | Bend News
The Department of Justice is fighting to overturn a federal judge’s dismissal of human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, arguing the case was built on solid evidence—not revenge. The judge sided with Garcia, claiming prosecutors acted out of vindictiveness, especially after he was deported to El Salvador despite a court order blocking it due to persecution fears. The DOJ insists career prosecutors made an impartial decision based on proof beyond a reasonable doubt, and that public statements from officials don’t indicate bias. The case stems from a 2022 traffic stop that led to…
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