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Judge dismisses human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Filed: May 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: A U.S. judge dismissed Kilmar Abrego Garcia's human smuggling charges for selective or vindictive prosecution.
WHO: U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw
WHAT: Dismissed human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
WHEN: May 22, 2026 at 3:48 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The judge granted the motion to dismiss based on selective or vindictive prosecution.
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