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Justice Department's Court Hearing Could Impact García's Case

2/27/2026

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The Justice Department is preparing for a crucial court hearing to argue that charging Kilmar Abrego García, a 31-year-old undocumented immigrant from Maryland, in a long-standing human trafficking case is not retaliatory.
Kilmar Abrego García successfully challenged his deportation to El Salvador in 2025, a development the hearing could frame as context for the charges.
The hearing could be a significant opportunity for the Justice Department to strengthen its case against García and influence the prosecution's trajectory.

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The Justice Department is preparing for a crucial court hearing to argue that charging Kilmar Abrego García, a 31-year-old undocumented immigrant from Maryland, in a long-standing human trafficking case is not retaliatory.
Kilmar Abrego García successfully challenged his deportation to El Salvador in 2025, a development the hearing could frame as context for the charges.
The hearing could be a significant opportunity for the Justice Department to strengthen its case against García and influence the prosecution's trajectory.