Abrego Garcia's Lawyers Claim Vindictive Prosecution and Seek Dismissal
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Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported and then faced smuggling charges, argue in court that the prosecution is vindictive and politically motivated, aiming to punish him for challenging his deportation. They seek his release from detention, claiming the charges are retaliatory and based on discriminatory intent, while the government labels him a gang member and trafficker.
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