AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoImmigration Court Clash: A federal judge in Tennessee tossed all human-smuggling charges against Salvadoran migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia, calling the Trump DOJ’s case “vindictive” and an abuse of prosecuting power after his deportation fight—ending a prosecution tied to a 2022 traffic stop and a deportation that courts said was wrongly carried out. DOJ Pushback: Prosecutors say they’ll appeal, arguing the judge’s ruling puts politics over public safety. Policy Shock: At the same time, USCIS announced a major green-card rule change: most people with temporary status will have to leave the U.S. and apply abroad for permanent residency, narrowing the long-used “apply inside” path. Media & Rights: CPJ warned journalists covering the FIFA World Cup 2026 could face hostility, citing recent U.S. actions against reporters. El Salvador Context: The Abrego case remains linked to his time in El Salvador’s CECOT mega-prison, where critics say harsh conditions intensified the political fight.
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