DOJ seeks reinstatement of dismissed human-smuggling charges against Ábrego García

The Justice Department asked the Sixth Circuit to revive criminal charges against Kilmar Ábrego García that a district judge dismissed as vindictive, arguing the indictment rested on evidence and the law—not retaliation for his deportation dispute. The charges arise from a 2022 Tennessee traffic stop, and Ábrego’s defense contends the case was politically motivated, while prosecutors maintain the indictment was properly pursued.