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A U.S. federal judge dismissed an indictment against a Salvadoran migrant, citing that the Trump administration would not have prosecuted him if he had not challenged his deportation.

Legal IssuesHuman RightsPoliticsMay 22, 2026score 1.313 posts · 30 replies across 3 instances
A U.S. federal judge dismissed an indictment against Salvadoran migrant Kilmar Abrego, who was mistakenly deported by the Trump administration. The judge ruled that the administration would not have prosecuted him if he hadn't challenged his deportation. This decision highlights potential issues with the Trump administration's deportation practices and the legal challenges faced by migrants.

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A U.S. federal judge dismissed an indictment against a Salvadoran migrant, citing that the Trump administration would not have prosecuted him if he had not challenged his deportation.
Parent: Legal SystemEntity: Federal Judicial DecisionsImpact: negativeDate: May 22, 2026Target: The fairness and consistency of the U.S. legal system in handling deportation cases.

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A federal judge tosses out the indictment charging Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man mistakenly deported by the Trump administration last year, with human smuggling. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kilmar-abrego-garcia-charges-dismissed-indictment-judge/
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“A U.S. judge ​dismissed an indictment against Salvadoran ‌migrant Kilmar Abrego on Friday, finding that the Trump administration would not have ​prosecuted him had he not ​challenged his deportation.” https://www.reuters.com/world/us-judge-dismisses-indictment-against-salvadoran-migrant-kilmar-abrego-2026-05-22/
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Federal judge dismisses human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/federal-judge-dismisses-human-smuggling-charges-against-kilmar-abrego-garcia?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Nation @nation-PBSNewsHour
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