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Defense Claims Unfair Trial for Human Smuggling Accused

8/30/2025

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers claim he cannot receive a fair trial due to prejudicial statements from Trump administration officials.
They are requesting a federal judge to limit these comments.
Abrego Garcia, charged with human smuggling, has pleaded not guilty and intends to seek asylum in the U.S.
A judge has reaffirmed the presumption of innocence in the case.
The Justice Department and DHS declined to comment, with DHS criticizing media coverage.

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers claim he cannot receive a fair trial due to prejudicial statements from Trump administration officials.
They are requesting a federal judge to limit these comments.
Abrego Garcia, charged with human smuggling, has pleaded not guilty and intends to seek asylum in the U.S.
A judge has reaffirmed the presumption of innocence in the case.
The Justice Department and DHS declined to comment, with DHS criticizing media coverage.