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Justice Department Seeks to Reinstate Charges Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia Amid Ongoing Legal Challenges

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is pushing to revive human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, as federal prosecutors file an opening brief for appeal. The DOJ is appealing to a federal court to restore the charges, which had previously been dismissed. This comes as the Trump administration has openly criticized the judicial handling of the case, accusing an Obama-appointed judge of bias. Meanwhile, attempts to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia were halted as his appeal was denied, further complicating his legal situation.
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