# Abrego Garcia Case Dismissed: Judge Slams Politicized Prosecution

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Podcast: [US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297)
Published: 2026-05-22T20:46:49+00:00
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Federal Judge Dismisses Human Smuggling Case Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Citing Political Motivations In a significant rebuke to the Justice Department, a federal judge in Tennessee dismissed human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran citizen who had been granted protection from deportation. The case, which became a symbol of criticism against former President Trumps immigration policies, was dismissed due to selective or vindictive prosecution. The judge found that the timing of the indictment and statements from high-ranking Justice Department officials created a presumption of vindictiveness, marking a significant win for Abrego Garcia and those who opposed the administrations immigration tactics. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ac5e59d51adcec17

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