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Prosecutors Push to Reopen Smuggling Case | Charleston News
Federal prosecutors are fighting to reinstate smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, arguing a Nashville judge wrongly dismissed the case as retaliatory. The case began after a 2022 traffic stop with no initial federal charges — but turned explosive when Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in 2025, then returned to the U.S., prompting new charges. Garcia’s defense claims the government is punishing him for successfully blocking deportation, a claim the judge agreed with, citing legal precedent against vindictive prosecution. Prosecutors now insist the case is about evidence…
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