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A federal judge on Friday dismissed a human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, finding that the Justice Department's pursuit of criminal charges was designed to punish him for challenging his mistaken deportation to El Salvador last year.

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BREAKING: Abrego Garcia Prevails on Vindictive Prosecution Claim talkingpointsmemo.com/news/breakin ...

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-- Josh Marshall (@joshtpm.bsky.social) 4:43 PM · May 22, 2026

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- an abuse of prosecuting power

Isn't that the byline proudly displayed on all DOJ documents now?

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2026-05-23 02:26 PM | Reply

Trump needs to do something about gas prices before November elections.

Expect him to capitulate.

#2 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-05-23 02:31 PM | Reply

Clearly the wrong thread.

#3 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-05-23 02:31 PM | Reply

This one needs to be headline news.

Jesus, this was their go to case they sunk tens of millions into now.

And they are likely now facing a huge lawsuit over.

#4 | Posted by Sycophant at 2026-05-23 02:54 PM | Reply

The are Persecuting this Man.

Because Trump was Embarrassed.

It's an Infantile Abuse of Power.

They Should be Sued.

Trump's an Idiot and a Vapidly Evil person.

#5 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-05-24 03:35 AM | Reply

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