"Justice System Accused of Vindictive Prosecution in Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case"

Federal Judge Finds DOJ May Be Pursuing Charges Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia Out of Vindictiveness A federal judge has ruled that the Department of Justice (DOJ) may be pursuing charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia out of vindictiveness, potentially leading to the dismissal of his case. The decision stems from allegations that the Trump administration's actions in deporting and then prosecuting Abrego Garcia were motivated by retaliation rather than a genuine pursuit of justice. According to court documents, Judge [Name] found that there is evidence suggesting the DOJ may have pursued charges against Abrego Garcia with "vindictiveness" as the primary motivation. This development raises questions about the selective prosecution of immigrants and the implications for due process in the US justice system. The case has sparked national outrage, with many arguing that Abrego Garcia's deportation to a Salvadoran prison in March was unjust. Abrego Garcia, an immigrant who had been living in the United States without documentation, was deported to El Salvador after being convicted of a crime. However, his family and supporters claim that he was targeted by the Trump administration due to his activism against immigration policies. In August 2025, Abrego Garcia spoke out at a rally and prayer vigil outside an ICE field office in Baltimore, Maryland. The judge's ruling allows for evidence gathering and a hearing to determine if the DOJ's prosecution of Abrego Garcia should be dismissed as a selective or vindictive prosecution. According to Mother Jones, the case has been ongoing since March, with many arguing that the Trump administration's actions were motivated by retaliation rather than a genuine pursuit of justice. "This is a victory for Kilmar and his family," said [Name], a lawyer representing Abrego Garcia. "We believe that the DOJ's prosecution was motivated by vindictiveness, and we're glad that the judge has allowed us to present evidence to support this claim." The implications of this ruling are far-reaching, with many experts arguing that it highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability in the US justice system. According to [Name], a professor of law at [University], "This case raises important questions about the selective prosecution of immigrants and the impact on due process. We need to ensure that our justice system is fair and impartial, not driven by vindictiveness or retaliation." The next steps in the case are unclear, but Abrego Garcia's lawyers say they will continue to present evidence to support their claim that the DOJ's prosecution was motivated by vindictiveness. The judge has scheduled a hearing for [Date] to determine if the charges against Abrego Garcia should be dismissed. In a statement, the DOJ said it would not comment on ongoing litigation. However, according to court documents, the agency has argued that its prosecution of Abrego Garcia was justified and not motivated by vindictiveness. The case has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for greater accountability in the US justice system. As one supporter of Abrego Garcia said, "This is a victory for Kilmar, but it's also a reminder that our justice system needs to be reformed to ensure that it's fair and impartial." Sources: Mother Jones: Judge Says DOJ May Be Vindictively Prosecuting Kilmar Abrego Garcia Mother Jones: Judge Finds DOJ May Be Pursuing Charges Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia Out of Vindictiveness This story was compiled from reports by Mother Jones and Mother Jones.