Judge dismisses human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported

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View in Browser Judge dismisses human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported May 22, 2026 A human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose mistaken deportation helped galvanize opposition to President Donald Trump's immigration policies, was thrown out on Friday. Read more Want more from AP News? Sign up for Morning Wire and Afternoon Wire for a rundown of the top stories of the day. ADVERTISEMENT SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences  | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe     *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here.