# Judge dismisses human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

> Source: <https://apnews.com/article/kilmar-abrego-garcia-el-salvador-deportation-smuggling-035a2b2ded3ede65e77566cdf12b107f>
> Published: 2026-05-22 21:19:47+00:00

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