Watchdog group accuses Blanche of misconduct in Tennessee prosecution of Kilmar Abrego Garcia

By: Anita Wadhwani

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: May 27, 2026

Words: 751

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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A national watchdog group alleges Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche breached ethical rules in the Tennessee prosecution of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was cleared last week of criminal charges after a judge concluded the prosecution had been vindictive.

In a complaint filed with the New York Bar, the Campaign for Government Accountability requested an investigation into Blanche’s conduct during the investigation and prosecution of Abrego Garcia.

Citing U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw’s written findings …

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