DOJ vows to appeal after judge dismisses smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia as 'vindictive'
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's human smuggling indictment was dismissed by a federal judge who cited 'vindictive' prosecution. The DOJ says it will appeal.
TL;DR
- A federal judge dismissed human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
- The judge cited 'vindictive and selective prosecution' in violation of the Fifth Amendment.
- The Department of Justice plans to appeal the ruling, calling it 'wrong and dangerous'.
- Abrego Garcia was allegedly involved in smuggling approximately 600 illegal immigrants annually.
- Charges were pursued after Abrego Garcia successfully sued to be returned to the U.S. following deportation due to an 'administrative error'.
- A Senator hailed the decision as a repudiation of a 'lawless DOJ' and a win for constitutional rights.