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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Travis Loller

Kilmar Abrego Garcia asks judge to dismiss ‘vindictive’ criminal charges against him

Attorneys for Kilmar Abrego Garcia are working to persuade a federal judge to throw out human smuggling charges against him.

Abrego Garcia, whose erroneous deportation has become a focal point in the immigration debate, alleges that his criminal prosecution is vindictive. He claims it was orchestrated by officials within Donald Trump's administration as retribution, following their obligation to return him to the United States.

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