Abrego Garcia's defense team

“the indictment and prosecution of Abrego Garcia was, in fact, vindictive; the evidence before the district court established just that; and the proof was clear notwithstanding the DOJ's refusal to call the actual decision makers, including AG [Todd] Blanche, to testify under oath.”

Abrego Garcia's defense team · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-18

In a statement to CBS News, Abrego Garcia's defense team disputed the Justice Department's news release and maintained the prosecution was vindictive.

“This case was initiated vindictively and on instructions from the White House after our client successfully won his ,”

Abrego Garcia's defense team · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-18

Abrego Garcia's defense team told CBS News the case was initiated on instructions from the White House after their client's legal victory.