Judge tosses federal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge in Tennessee has dismissed charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man who was mistakenly deported by the Trump administration. The judge ruled that the prosecution was vindictive and selective, marking a significant win for Abrego Garcia. His case has been a focal point in discussions surrounding immigration policies under the previous administration.
- ▪Kilmar Abrego Garcia was charged with human smuggling after being mistakenly deported.
- ▪U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw dismissed the indictment against him.
- ▪The judge's ruling highlighted concerns about vindictive and selective prosecution.
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Politics Judge tosses federal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia By Melissa Quinn Melissa Quinn Senior Reporter, Politics Melissa Quinn is a senior reporter for CBSNews.com, where she covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts. Read Full Bio Melissa Quinn May 22, 2026 / 3:04 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — A federal judge in Tennessee on Friday tossed out an indictment charging Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man mistakenly deported by the Trump administration last year, with human smuggling.U.S.
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