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Judge Crenshaw Dismisses Smuggling Case, Rebukes Todd Blanche

5/23/2026

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Crenshaw Rebukes AG

Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw Jr. issued a 32-page opinion rebuking Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for reviving Maryland judge’s inquiry.
Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia’s human smuggling case was dismissed by Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw Jr., and Garcia continues fighting deportation.
Crenshaw’s opinion quoted former Attorney General Robert H. Jackson warning prosecutors against pre-emptive target selection.
Sean Hecker said the ruling curbed President Donald Trump’s aggressive deportation agenda.

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Crenshaw Dismisses Case

Body-camera video from the 2022 traffic stop shows Kilmar Abrego Garcia answering officers and receiving a warning despite smuggling suspicion.
U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw dismissed the human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia in Nashville.
Lawyers claimed the prosecution was retaliatory, citing statements from U.S. President Donald Trump officials.
Judge Crenshaw said DOJ pursued the case after a mistaken deportation and his successful lawsuit.

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Crenshaw Rebukes AG

Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw Jr. issued a 32-page opinion rebuking Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for reviving Maryland judge’s inquiry.
Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia’s human smuggling case was dismissed by Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw Jr., and Garcia continues fighting deportation.
Crenshaw’s opinion quoted former Attorney General Robert H. Jackson warning prosecutors against pre-emptive target selection.
Sean Hecker said the ruling curbed President Donald Trump’s aggressive deportation agenda.

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