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DOJ Pushes to Reopen Abrego Garcia Case | Washington DC News
The Justice Department is fighting to reinstate a high-stakes human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, arguing that prosecutors acted on solid evidence—not revenge—after a judge dismissed the charges citing “presumption of vindictiveness.” The case stems from a 2022 traffic stop that led to an investigation into trafficking, and Garcia’s controversial return to the U.S. from El Salvador—a country he feared returning to. While the judge questioned whether the prosecution was truly about justice or just a cover for deportation, the DOJ insists the decision was legally sound and…
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