A federal judge has thrown out criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man, citing concerns about prosecutorial misconduct.
U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw determined that the Justice Department engaged in vindictive prosecution against Garcia, leading to the dismissal of the criminal case.
The ruling represents a significant legal victory for Garcia, who had previously attended a rally and prayer vigil before reporting to a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Baltimore, Maryland in August 2025.
