Episode

Tennessee judge dismisses federal human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego García

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Weekend Edition Saturday
Published
May 23, 2026
Duration seconds
228
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Summary

A federal judge in Tennessee cleared Kilmar Abrego Garcia of all criminal charges. His case gained attention when the Trump administration wrongly deported him to a notorious prison in El Salvador.