Vindictive Prosecution
Coverage of Vindictive Prosecution in the Nexus archive.
- Southern Poverty Law Center labels DOJ indictment vindictive prosecution in dismissal bid
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is seeking to dismiss a case brought by the Trump administration, calling the prosecution selective and vindictive. The group's filing cites a 'top-down, retributive campaign' and references comments from President Trump.
- Judge tosses federal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal district judge dismissed two criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, ruling that his prosecution was vindictive and selective. The decision represents a significant legal victory for the defendant in the federal case.
- Judge tosses federal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Federal Judge Waverly Crenshaw dismissed criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, ruling that he was subjected to vindictive prosecution. The case involved a man who was mistakenly deported and became a focal point in discussions about the administration's deportation policies.