A federal judge has dismissed all criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, ruling that the prosecution was vindictive and driven by a tainted investigation. The judge criticized the methods of the DOJ during the Trump administration, stating that the case was built on an abuse of prosecutorial power. Garcia, a Salvadoran migrant who was mistakenly deported, faced allegations of human trafficking and smuggling, all of which have now been thrown out by the court. The dismissals represent a significant victory for Garcia, clearing him of charges that many argued were politically motivated.