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Attorney Claims Selective Prosecution in Human Smuggling Case

8/20/2025

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia's attorneys seek dismissal of human smuggling charges, alleging selective prosecution by the Justice Department.
They claim the charges are retaliation for his legal challenge against wrongful deportation to El Salvador, noting significant delays in the indictment.
His trial is scheduled for January 2026, with a federal judge preventing immediate deportation after his release.

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia's attorneys seek dismissal of human smuggling charges, alleging selective prosecution by the Justice Department.
They claim the charges are retaliation for his legal challenge against wrongful deportation to El Salvador, noting significant delays in the indictment.
His trial is scheduled for January 2026, with a federal judge preventing immediate deportation after his release.