Lawyers argue retaliation in federal case against Abrego Garcia

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00:00Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to the U.S. after being mistakenly deported to El Salvador

00:05and now faces federal criminal charges. His lawyers say the government is retaliating

00:10for his legal fight to stay in the country and they want the charges dropped.

00:16Since returning, Abrego Garcia has been held in pre-trial detention as federal officials

00:22allege he helped transport immigrants illegally into the U.S. A DHS report details a December

00:282022 traffic stop where he was found with eight passengers in his vehicle and no luggage,

00:34raising human trafficking concerns. The report also identifies him as a member of the MS-13 gang.

00:41Abrego Garcia's lawyers claim the administration relied on a convicted smuggler deported five

00:46times as a key witness, receiving lenient treatment while Abrego Garcia is allegedly only a driver.

00:53His legal counsel is also asking the federal court in Nashville to release Abrego Garcia

00:58on August 22nd when a temporary hold expires. The court had cleared him for release earlier this

01:05summer, but the order was paused after his lawyers warned ICE could detain him immediately

01:10and potentially restart deportation proceedings. You can read the full story on san.com or through

01:16the Straight Arrow News mobile app. For Straight Arrow News, I'm Kayleigh Carey.