DOJ pushed for charges against Abrego Garcia after his deportation
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A newly unsealed order in the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia suggests Justice Department officials only pushed for his indictment after he was mistakenly deported to El Salvador.
Breakdown
- DOJ sought indictment after Abrego-Garcia's mistaken deportation to El Salvador 4s
- Deportation occurred despite a court order protecting him from removal 9s
- Abrego-Garcia was arrested on human smuggling charges after his return 13s
- Lawyers argue prosecution is retaliatory; judge reviewing dismissal request 1m 39s
- Government must justify any new detention or deportation efforts 2m 5s