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DOJ Asks Appeals Court to Reinstate Charges Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

The Department of Justice is seeking to revive charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, previously dismissed by a federal judge.

19 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has requested that an appeals court reinstate criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was accused of smuggling immigrants into the United States illegally. The case follows a federal judge's decision in May to dismiss the indictment against Garcia, citing concerns over the motives behind the charges.

Reports indicate that the judge found that the U.S. government may have brought the case against Garcia as retaliation for a separate matter that was embarrassing to the government. This dismissal raised questions about the integrity of the prosecution in this instance.

In light of these developments, the DOJ is pushing forward with its efforts to revive the case, emphasizing the importance of addressing allegations related to human smuggling.

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