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DOJ seeks reinstatement of charges against Abrego Garcia
The Department of Justice has requested that a court reinstate criminal charges against Abrego Garcia. These charges were previously dismissed by a federal judge. (sources: cbsnews)
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The Department of Justice is asking a court to reinstate criminal charges against Abrego Garcia, who was accused of smuggling immigrants into the U.S. illegally. A federal judge had dismissed the indictment in May.
- Abrego Garcia faced charges related to immigrant smuggling.
- A federal judge dismissed the indictment against him in May.
- The Department of Justice is now seeking to have those charges reinstated.
Why it matters
The outcome of this request could impact the legal proceedings related to immigration smuggling cases.
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