Obama judge uses ‘vindictive’ ruling to release alleged MS-13 human trafficker
A federal judge has dismissed the indictment against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an alleged MS-13 member accused of human trafficking and smuggling. Judge Waverly Crenshaw Jr. ruled that the Justice Department did not adequately rebut claims of vindictive prosecution. The government plans to appeal this decision, which has sparked significant controversy.
- ▪Kilmar Abrego Garcia was accused of being involved in organized human trafficking and smuggling for nearly a decade.
- ▪Judge Crenshaw claimed the Justice Department failed to counter allegations of vindictive prosecution against Garcia.
- ▪The ruling has drawn criticism and calls for appeal from government officials.
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Opinion Obama judge uses ‘vindictive’ ruling to release alleged MS-13 human trafficker Judge Crenshaw rules DOJ failed to rebut vindictive prosecution claims; government says it will appeal the dismissal By Hans A. von Spakovsky Fox News Published May 29, 2026 7:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Anti-ICE protests outside New Jersey facility spark debate over immigration policy Alexis McAdams reports live from Newark, NJ, as anti-ICE protesters demand the closure of a detention facility and the release of all migrants. Podcast host Ben Ferguson critiques the Democratic Party's alignment with the protesters' demands. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Federal District Court Judge Waverly Crenshaw Jr.
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