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DOJ asks court to reconsider prosecuting Kilmar Abrego Garcia, man mistakenly deported
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Chasity Maynard , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 18, 2026
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Key points The Department of Justice has filed a motion to reconsider a judge's decision to dismiss the charges. Prosecutors are seeking to revive a case against a man who was mistakenly deported.
Prosecutors are seeking to revive a case against a man who was mistakenly deported. The Department of Justice has filed a motion to reconsider a judge's decision to dismiss the charges. A court will now review this request.
The man, a father from Maryland, had been brought back to face traffic charges after his deportation was discovered to be an error. His case had sparked widespread criticism of immigration policies. Further details about the case and its progression are available from the source.
The outcome of the court's review of the Department of Justice's motion is pending.
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Category: News Published: August 18, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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