Justice Department Revives Human Smuggling Charges Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
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Justice Department Revives Human Smuggling Charges Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

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The Justice Department is appealing a May ruling that dismissed human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national. U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw had previously thrown out the charges. The government is seeking to revive the case, and Breitbart News reports that Abrego Garcia is being defended by a team of lawyers who advocate for more open migration policies.

This appeal follows Judge Crenshaw’s decision to dismiss the charges against Abrego Garcia, with the Justice Department now arguing for their reinstatement before a federal appeals court. Right-leaning Breitbart News highlighted the defense team's stance on migration, framing them as “pro-migration lawyers.” No other sources detail the specifics of the legal arguments or the defense strategy. The case remains ongoing as the appeal moves forward, leaving unsettled the ultimate outcome of the charges against Abrego Garcia.

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