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United States of America v. Kilmar Abrego García

Date: 05-23-2026

Case Number: 3:25-cr-00115

Judge: Waverly D. Crenshaw Jr.

Court: United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee

Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in Nashville

Defendant's Attorney: Sean Hecke, Rascoe Dean, David Patton,

Description:

Nashville, Tennessee criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to unlawfully transporting illegal aliens for financial gain.

Reported by Kent Morlan

Immigration authorities sought to deport Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, age 31, but was blocked from doing so by a Federal Judge in Maryland.

The Government they indicted him in Tennessee for human smuggling.

Outcome:

Dismissed. U.S. District Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw Jr. in Tennessee wrote that “evidence before this Court sadly reflects an abuse of prosecuting power.

The Government intends to appeal.

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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Kilmar Abrego García?

The outcome was: Dismissed. U.S. District Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw Jr. in Tennessee wrote that “evidence before this Court sadly reflects an abuse of prosecuting power. The Government intends to appeal.

Which court heard United States of America v. Kilmar Abrego García?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, TN. The presiding judge was Waverly D. Crenshaw Jr..

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Kilmar Abrego García?

Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in Nashville. Defendant's attorney: Sean Hecke, Rascoe Dean, David Patton,.

When was United States of America v. Kilmar Abrego García decided?

This case was decided on May 23, 2026.