Abrego Garcia case dismissed

In a major blow to the administration's immigration agenda, a federal judge has cleared Kilmar Abrego Garcia of all charges related to a human smuggling investigation.

The court found that the government failed to overcome a 'presumption of vindictiveness' after it was revealed that charges were only pursued following Abrego Garcia's lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security.

Abrego Garcia gained national attention when he was mistakenly deported to a Salvadoran megaprison despite having legal status.

The dismissal is being hailed by civil rights groups as a victory against the weaponization of the justice system.