VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-18
“multiple legitimate bases to prosecute”
Justice Department · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-18
In a filing before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit, the Justice Department denied that its prosecution of Kilmar Abrego Garcia was vindictive.
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