US judge dismisses criminal indictment against Kilmar Ábrego García
A US judge has dismissed the criminal indictment against Kilmar Ábrego García, stating that the prosecution was politically motivated. The judge noted that the Trump administration would not have pursued charges if Ábrego García had not challenged his deportation. Ábrego García, who fled El Salvador due to gang violence, had previously been detained and faced deportation despite a court order against it.
- ▪A US judge dismissed the indictment against Kilmar Ábrego García on May 22, 2026.
- ▪The judge indicated that the prosecution was a response to Ábrego García's challenge against his deportation.
- ▪Ábrego García had previously been detained in El Salvador despite a court order barring his return.
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Kilmar Ábrego García on 12 December 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. Photograph: Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenKilmar Ábrego García on 12 December 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. Photograph: Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesKilmar Ábrego GarcíaUS judge dismisses criminal indictment against Kilmar Ábrego GarcíaJudge said Trump administration would not have prosecuted Ábrego García had he not challenged his high-profile deportation Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Guardian staff and agencyFri 22 May 2026 15.43 EDTLast modified on Fri 22 May 2026 15.44 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA US judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Kilmar Ábrego García on Friday, finding that the Trump administration would not have prosecuted him had he not challenged his…
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