Trump administration to appeal dismissal of criminal charges against Abrego Garcia

The Trump administration said it will appeal the dismissal of a criminal case in Tennessee case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose mistaken deportation to El Salvador last year became an early flashpoint over the administration’s immigration enforcement tactics.

By: Anita Wadhwani

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: June 23, 2026

Words: 415

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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The Trump administration filed notice it intends to appeal the dismissal of its Tennessee criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose mistaken deportation to an El Salvador prison last year served as an early flashpoint over the administration’s immigration enforcement tactics.

A federal judge in Nashville last month dismissed human smuggling charges against Abrego, as he is referred to in court documents in Tennessee. U.S. District Court Judge Waverly Crenshaw ruled the charges were brought …

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